15 Best Black Sports Films

Take a look at films that defy odds and beat records.

15 Best Black Sports Films

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15 Best Black Sports Films

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<p><b>Remember the Titans</b><br> </p>

Photo By Photo: Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Hoop Dreams - This documentary follows two young inner-city teenagers,&nbsp;Arthur Agee and William Gates for almost five years on their journey toward playing professional basketball. (Photo: New Line Features)

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<p><b>Hoop Dreams</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Hurricane Season</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Above the Rim</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Pride</b><br> </p>

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Ali

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<p><b>Ali</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Drumline</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Love &amp; Basketball</b><br> </p>

Photo By Photo: 40 acres &amp;amp; a mule filmworks

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42 - Out of this world and out of the ballpark, this film examines the journey of the first African-American Major League baseball player, Jackie Robinson, starring Chadwick Boseman. (Photo: Warner Brothers)

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<p><b>42</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Coach Carter</b><br> </p>

Crossover - Two friends and teammates, Tech (played by Anthony Mackie) and Noah (played by The Soul Man's Wesley Jonathan) struggle with pursuing their academic goals while combating the circumstances of their environment, including women.(Photo: Sony Pictures)

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<p><b>Crossover</b><br> </p>

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<p><b>Glory Road</b><br> </p>

Jesse Owens - A polarizing figure and martyr not only for the sport of track and field, but for race relations. This documentary produced by Laurens Grant examines the turbulent life of Jesse Owens.&nbsp;(Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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<p><b>Jesse Owens</b><br> </p>

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Tyson - Probably known best for his many run-ins with the law, Tyson, a James Toback film, laces a microscope on the life, recovery and ultimate redemption of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.(Photo: Sony Pictures)

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<p><b>Tyson</b><br> </p>

Brian's Song - Based on the relationship between Chacago Bears teammates Gale Sayers (played by Billy Dee Williams) and Brian Piccolo (James Caan), you see the characters' friendship blossom even through Piccolo's battle with cancer. (Photo: ABC)

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<p><b>Brian's Song</b><br> </p>