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Passing Glory

PG19991h 40mSteve James
IMDb 6.6

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A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

DramaTV Movie
Racial SegregationBasketballPriest

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What is Passing Glory (1999) about?

A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

Who stars in Passing Glory?

Passing Glory stars Andre Braugher (Father Joseph Verrett), Rip Torn (Father Robert Grant), Ruby Dee (Mommit Porter), Bill Nunn (Howard Porter), Kyle Massey (Principal / Dancer). The film was directed by Steve James.

How long is Passing Glory?

Passing Glory has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG.

Is Passing Glory worth watching?

Passing Glory holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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