The Joe Louis Story (1953)

Starring:

• Coley Wallace
• Paul Stewart
• Hilda Simms
• James Edwards
• John Marley
• Dots Johnson
• Evelyn Ellis
• Carl 'Rocky' Latimer
• John Marriott
• Ike Jones
• P. Jay Sidney
• Royal Beal

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This biographical drama tells the story of the "Brown Bomber's" rise from his impoverished childhood to his incredible rematch with Max Schmeling when Louis won the World Heavyweight Championship. Included are great film clips from his bouts with Primo Carnera, Max Baer, Max Schmeling, and Jim Braddock, plus footage of the 1942 "Night Of The Stars" at Madison Square Garden in New York. 

Booker (1984, TV Movie)

Starring:

• Shavar Ross
• CCH Pounder 
• Thalmus Rasulala
• James Bond III 
• Julius Harris 
• LeVar Burton 

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Booker tells the story of Booker T. Washington, who, as a young slave, dreams of learning to read and write. After the Civil War frees him, Booker is forced to work long hours in a salt furnace to help his family survive. But with hard work and persistence, Booker finds a way to learn and gain the freedom that comes with education.