Title
Joe Louis [videorecording] : America's hero -- betrayed / Home Box Office ; HBO Sports presentation ; produced by Joseph M. Lavine ; writer, Ouisie Shapiro.
Published
[New York] : Home Box Office, c2008.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally aired as a television documentary in 2008.
Editor, Ultan Byrne.
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue; closed-captioned.
Summary
Reveals how a grandson of slaves became one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, served as an iconic figure during WWII, and later carried himself with dignity through numerous setbacks. Includes rare footage of many of Louis' greatest bouts.
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English; Spanish
Added to Catalog
March 23, 2010
Credits
Editor, Ultan Byrne.
Performers
Narrator, Liev Schreiber.
System details note
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Videorecording number
1000039710 Home Box Office
Genre/Form
Documentary videos.
Sports films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Also listed under
HBO Sports.
Home Box Office (Firm)
HBO Video (Firm)