Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Season 1

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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

About the Episode

Follow Jack Johnson's remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Galveston, Texas, as the son of former slaves, to his entry into the brutal world of professional boxing.

Aired: 01/17/05 | Expires: 09/11/21 | Runtime: 1hr 51m 00s

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