Many people from hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film, as well as brown s family members. At syracuse university, brown was all america in both football and lacrosse and a letterman in basketball. Handsome, articulate and possessed of an unshakable selfconfidence, brown made his first movie, rio conchos, in 1964, and with 100 rifles 1969 became the first black actor to do steamy love. Simons island, georgia, usa, he is famous for recordsetting nineyear career as a fullback for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl. Before tom brady, joe montana was considered to be the greatest of all time according to football fans and the football journalists and media. Considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time, brown was a pro bowl invitee every season he was in the league, was recognized as the ap nfl most. Allamerican is a 2002 documentary film directed by spike lee. To lee, however, he remains as remarkable for what he did off the field as what he accomplished on it. Everything you need to know about jim brown all american. Jim brown on his time in hollywood in part 3 of 5 in tribute series video updated jan 12, 2019. Jim brown, athlete, actor, activist african american registry.
Jim thorpe football player, famous baseball players, track. Before he became a hollywood actor, he was playing with the cleveland browns. An all american in football at the carlisle indian school, he won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912. Spike lees documentary on the football star, movie actor, and social activist is a nofrills examination of a man who has rarely been out of the public spotlight for over 45 years. Draft day jim brown 2014 dream street 2010 sideliners monroe. Allamerican 2002 spike lee on allmovie spike lees documentary on the football star. Documentary films about american football films directed by spike lee hbo documentary films sports documentary film stubs. Williamson became an actor much in the mold of star running back jim brown. Edition discs price new from used from dvd august 24, 2004. Jim brown, byname of james nathaniel brown, born february 17, 1936, st. All american, which opens today at film forum, feels like two films loosely joined at the hip. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. With art modell, walter beach, ed walsh, sam oakley. Interviewing former coaches, teammates, and celebrity observers including oliver stone, and with brown s cooperation, this hbo documentary is best at detailing brown s early life.
Jim has lived enough lives for ten people, lee pictured, right, with brown says of the hall of. He was a fullback for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl from 1957 through 1965. Jim selected football as his career sport, however, and thus became the cleveland browns number 1 draft pick in 1957. Black men were not easily accepted in the nfl when brown commenced playing for the browns, his role became not only star player but also a lead advocate of player rights and. He was an african american football player, actor and current civil rights advocate. All american runs long and feels it at over two hours, but its not really feasible to cover the many phases of brown s life in a shorter amount of time. In all, he earned league mvp honors four times 1957, 1958, 1963, and 1965. In one year brown went from fifth string to all american. Feb 17, 2016 jim browns film life should be as synonymous as his football life. This is well worth watching by all sports and nonsports enthusiasts.
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Apr 05, 2020 the careers of taylor 10,353 total yards, 93 touchdowns and hornung 5,191 total yards, 62 tds nearly mirrored each other. Juxtaposing scenes from browns favorite movies which include the dirty dozen and ice station zebra with sports footage and interviews of teammates, relatives, friends and even enemies as well as with the man himself, lee delivers a. Mars attacks often mentioned as the greatest player in nfl history, this ruggedly handsome african american fullback for the cleveland browns first appeared on movie screens in the western rio conchos 1964, followed by a strong supporting role as convict commando jefferson in the terrific wwii action film the dirty dozen 1967. Allamerican full movie in hd visit movie 26429 jim brown. The movie is directed by spike lee and the movie is about nfl hall of fame player jim brown. Lees achievement extends to his supple understanding of the role that brown played in american culture as an athlete, a movie star, and an image of black indomitability. Many people from hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film.
Jim brown has had encounters with suze randall and diahann carroll about. In the modern era, the nod of the greatest is usually given to player like tom brady. Allamerican is a 2002 documentary film directed by s. Special hostnarrator for this film is noted sports commentator chris schenkel. To create a new marathon that starts with jim brown. Allamerican, director and producer spike lee notes with exasperation that the films subject is known primarily for doing two things. He was also an all american in lacrosse, close to it in track, and played varsity basketball. Now, as the subject of spike lees latest foray into the world of documentary, brown has the chance to tell the story of his life. Spike lees documentary on the football star, movie actor, and social activist is a nofrills examination of a man who has rarely been out of the. The big picture viewers will meet some famous athletes who.
He was the dominant player of his era and was considered one of the best running backs of all time. Spike lee always knew he would make a film about jim brown. Posted oct 01, 20 by branson wright, the plain dealer. Jim brown is a 84 year old american football american player. Spike lee paints a picture of an icon on and off the field in this documentary that charts the rise of football superstar jim brown. All american on dvd 026359201820 from hbo home video. All american xlg image internet movie poster awards one of the largest collections of movie poster images online. Jim brown biography, married, divorce, wife, movies, net. Members of browns family were also interviewed for the film. Allamerican 2002 starring jim brown and art modell on dvd and bluray. Members of brown s family were also interviewed for the film. Spike lee directs a flawed but fascinating portrait of the sports legend, actor, and activist in jim brown. Many people from hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film, as well as browns family members. All american full movie in hd visit movie 26429 jim brown.
Mar 24, 2020 jim thorpe, byname of james francis thorpe, born may 28, 1888, near prague, indian territory now in oklahoma, u. After nine seasons with the cleveland browns, brown gave it all up for acting. He came the new york to live with his mother, a domestic. This is a wonderful movie based upon the true story of an american red indian who won an olympic gold medal and then had it taken away from him by the establishment.
For other people named jim brown, see jim brown disambiguation. Spike lee directs this moving portrait of a complicated, charismatic man, one who has spent his life in the spotlight, first making football history as one of t. Starring fred williamson, jim brown, richard roundtree and jim kelly. All american, spike lees sprawling, mostly worshipful documentary biography of this legendary football player, might be described as. Hbo sports of the 20th century a feature length documentary on the athlete, actor, activist and dynamic character that is jim brown. All american football great, b movie star, social activist, absentee father, lawbreaker jim brown has run the gamut of 20th century american celebrity. He faced racism and pushed through to be the best player in the nfl.
An ernie davisjim brown backfield for the browns might have. He acted alongside brown in films such as three the hard way 1974, take a hard ride 1975, one down, two to go 1982, original gangstas 1996 and on the edge 2002. The film takes a look at the life of nfl halloffamer jim brown. Burt lancaster played the part very well i thought. Jim brown is a former all american athlete who played for the cleveland browns as a star running back, setting records and earning election to the pro football hall of fame. Jim brown talks about the various phases of his life, from his boyhood in the all black community of st. Jim brown talks about the various phases of his life, from his boyhood in the allblack community of st. Born james nathaniel brown on 17th february, 1936 in st.
All american is a 2002 documentary film directed by spike lee. James nathaniel brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football player, sports analyst and actor. Jan 14, 2020 jim brown is a former all american athlete who played for the cleveland browns as a star running back, setting records and earning election to the pro football hall of fame. An indepth portrait of football legend and action movie star jim brown, including discussions about his childhood, his unequaled football career, his success in hollywood, and his brushes with the law in his later years.
A portrait of jim brown, a complicated, charismatic man, one who has spent his life in the spotlight, first making football history as one of the 20th centurys greatest athletes, and later as the star of numerous hollywood features, where he pioneered a new kind of african american hero. Jim brown was a legend on the field, the star running back for the cleveland browns blazed a trail that few could even dream of being mentioned in the same breath as him. The film delves into his lifepast, present and futurefocusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. He was the best amateur athlete in the country and in 1957, his first year with the cleveland browns, he became, arguably, the best professional athlete in the country. Williamson also guest starred with brown in various television roles. An indepth portrait of football legend and action movie star jim brown, including. Allamerican is autobiography film that was released in 2002. Jim brown, outstanding american professional gridiron football player who led. Jim brown is often referred to the greatest american football player in the nfls long and amazing history. Jim thorpe was born circa may 28, 1887, near currentday prague, oklahoma. All american always get up slow, jim brown advises in spike lees two hourplus documentary about the legendary running back, actor and activist, describing how.
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