The Jack Johnson Story - Jack Johnson - Screen Legends - Boxing - Pal VHS

The Jack Johnson Story - Jack Johnson - Screen Legends - Boxing - Pal VHS

With rare historical films, both in and out of the ring, this fascinating programme takes us through the powerful story of Jack Johnson, Heavyweight Champion in a world that was not ready to accept that exalted status for a black man.

The white American, already hostile to the new black champion, was further outraged by Johnson's flamboyant lifestyle that included the championship of white women. This dynamic programme captures the tumultuous events, including all his fights, that made jack Johnson's life so truly extraordinary.

THE MUHAMMED ALI STORY, THE JACK DEMPSEY STORY, THE JOE LOUIS STORY, THE ROCKY MARCIANO STORY, THE GRUDGE FIGHTS

Rare footage of interviews with these great champions, their families, and others who influenced their lives in and out of the ring, adds a new dimension to the careers of these fascinating and exciting men whose extraordinary strengths and skills are captured in fights that made them immortal.

Running time: 54 MINS APPROX

*Exempt from classification