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Episode Guide
Part Two
Series: Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Series Progress: Episode 2 of 2100% Completed
Synopsis
The conclusion of Ken Burns' profile of the renowned boxer (1878-1946) charts Johnson's "fall." But as it opens he's undisputed heavyweight champ, having easily defeated Jim Jeffries on July 4, 1910. The victory sparked race riots, and it was clear that no white man could outpunch him. But whites "were going to exact their pound of flesh," says boxing historian Bert Sugar. And the way to do it would be through Johnson's sex life. Then along came a "white hope" with stamina named Jess Willard.
Cast
- Alan Rickman
- Kevin Conway
- George Plimpton
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Courtney B. Vance
- Studs Terkel
- Gerald Early
- Jeffrey Wright
- Stanley Crouch
- Amy Madigan
- Joe Morton
- Philip Bosco
- Keith David
- Carl Lumbly
- Jack Johnson
- Carolyn McCormick
- Brian Cox
- Adam Arkin
- Murphy Guyer
- Bert Sugar
- Derek Jacobi
- Jack Thompson
- Ed Harris
- Billy Bob Thornton
- W.C. Heinz
- Eli Wallach
- James Earl Jones
- Randy Roberts
- John Cullum
Director
Producer
📊 Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 3 hours 52 minutes (2 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 2 days
3 episodes/day: 1 days
5 episodes/day: 1 days
Episodes (2)
- S01E01 -
- S01E02 - Part Two Viewing