Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football

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Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football
Written byAaron Cohen
Directed by Johnson McKelvy
Narrated byJeffrey Wright
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Ross Greenburg
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesEPIX, Ross Greenburg Productions
Original release
ReleaseSeptember 23, 2014 (2014-09-23)

Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a documentary about athletes Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis. They helped break down the barriers that existed for black athletes in professional football. [1] [2] It was written by Aaron Cohen and directed by Johnson McKelvy. [3] The film's producer was Ross Greenburg. [4]

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