Plot — What is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed about?
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 75 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 2 votes) |
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed — FAQ
Is Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed worth watching? Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed holds a 7.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the
Who directed Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed? Directed by Ouisie Shapiro.
Who is in the cast of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed? It stars Joe Louis, Joe Louis Barrow Jr., Dick Gregory, Jack Johnson, Liev Schreiber, Randy Roberts and more.
Where can I stream Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed? Streaming availability for Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed release? It released in 2008.
