The Story
The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate.
'Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players--an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.
Winner of the 2021 Orbis Pictus Award, Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisite telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.'
Media
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Cary Hite
Director: Andy T. Jones
Producer: Andy T. Jones
Additional Details
Label: DREAMSCAPE MEDIA
Genre: Animation (not Anime/Manga)
Language: English
Run Time: 26 mins
Region: 1
Release Date: 05/09/23
UPC: 9781662096518
Description
The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate.
'Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players--an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.
Winner of the 2021 Orbis Pictus Award, Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisite telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.'
Media
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Cary Hite
Director: Andy T. Jones
Producer: Andy T. Jones
Additional Details
Label: DREAMSCAPE MEDIA
Genre: Animation (not Anime/Manga)
Language: English
Run Time: 26 mins
Region: 1
Release Date: 05/09/23
UPC: 9781662096518
