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2024101 minGdocumentary

Because They Believed

2024101 minGdocumentary

Interviews with athletic trailblazers reveal how they broke through racial barriers in professional sports.

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Interviews with athletic trailblazers reveal how they broke through racial barriers in professional sports.

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Steven Bernierdirector

Harry Edwards

Harry Edwardscast

Dusty Baker

Dusty Bakercast

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First-person accounts from athletic trailblazers reveal their experiences in professional sports. Interviews include prominent figures who broke racial barriers in their fields. The film spans various sports and decades, documenting their struggles and achievements. It captures how these pioneers influenced future generations in athletics. "Because They Believed" runs for 101 minutes and was released in 2024.

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