Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football

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Released December 16, 2008

Overview

Focusing on football programs in the Southeastern, Southwest and Atlantic Coast Conferences, Breaking The Huddle: The Integration of College Football chronicles the heyday of football programs at historically black colleges and universities, and explores the profound effect of the Civil Rights movement of the '60s on the racial status quo of college athletics. The story culminates with the Sept. 1970 game played in Birmingham between the University of Southern California, and the University of Alabama.

Runtime

3h 55m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football


Status

Released


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  • United States of America

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      HBO Documentary Films

      United States

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      HBO

      United States

    • logo for HBO Sports

      HBO Sports

      United States

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