Harry Edwards

Born: 1942-11-22

Harry Edwards is an American sociologist and civil rights activist. He completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University and is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Edwards' career has focused on the experiences of African-American athletes.


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O.J.: Made in America

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Released: 2016-05-20

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the...

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High Flying Bird

as Himself
Released: 2019-01-27

During an NBA lockout, a sports agent, Ray Burke, presents his rookie client, Erick Scott, with...

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Say Hey, Willie Mays!

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Released: 2022-10-27

Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the...

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Black Power Salute

as Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
Released: 2008-07-09

A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical...

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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

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Released: 1999-08-12

Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black...

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Citizen Ashe

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Released: 2021-12-03

Follows the life and career of Arthur Ashe.

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The Waiting Game

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Released: 2024-10-18

An incredible story of the ABA players who created much of what the billion dollar NBA is...

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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace

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Released: 2018-03-23

Whenever the phrase "breaking the color line" is used, there's a temptation to invoke Jackie...

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Agents of Change

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Released: 2017-06-24

From the well-publicized events at San Francisco State in 1968 to the image of black students...

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Salute

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Released: 2008-07-17

The black power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic...

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Because They Believed

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Released: 2024-02-02

Documentary containing interviews of athletic trailblazers that were the first to break through...

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1968

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Released: 2018-02-25

At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The...

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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

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Released: 2020-08-04

It is one of the most iconic images of our time: two African-American medal winners at the 1968...

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American Experience

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First aired: 1988-10-04

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform...

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Basketball: A Love Story

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First aired: 2018-09-18

'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant...

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O.J.: Made in America

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First aired: 2016-06-11

The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los...

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Bill Russell: Legend

as Self - Sports Sociologist & Activist
First aired: 2023-02-08

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on...

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