Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed
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Artist: Joe LouisBrand: HBO Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 75 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product features:
- In the true Olympic spirit, HBO Sports presents JOE LOUIS: AMERICAS HERO?BETRAYED, a profile of Joe Louis, the greatest heavyweight boxer of his time who transcended not only his race, but also the sport of boxing, to personify Americas struggle with the Nazis during WWII.Running Time: 75 min. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION Rating: NR Age: 883929025251 UPC: 8839
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Movie Review: A sad and tragic AMERICAN story...
Summary: 5 Stars
A huge fan of boxing all my life, I've known the legend of Joe Louis. I didn't, however, know the story of Joe Louis the man and the many demons (personal, societal, and governmental) that hounded him for much of his life. A story, brilliantly told, such as this one truly deserves a place in the AMERICAN annals. It's a story of both love and hate. One of many rags-to-riches stories we love to hear about in America. The underdog who somehow, despite insurmountable odds, seems to make it in spite of his many adversities. Later contrasted by the stories we love to hate and never want to listen to or take ownership of as Americans. By that, I refer to the myriad stories of countless persons of color who, too, are American. The story of the average "Joe" who is mercilessly hounded, villified, and bamboozled by an American government that always seems to have its hand out for more at a time when no more is to be had. We brazonly turn our backs on our one-time heroes as if to say "...he's no friend of mine." We call these people crooks, bums, and bandits who simply don't want to give "their fair share." One American to another...the question begs to be asked. When is enough...enough? The story of Joe Louis (the man in front of all those myths and legends) is one that you'll soon never forget. It is our story. An American story. A story that should leave us all wondering "...is this the way we want to be remembered for treating the befallen among us?" God...I hope not!!!
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