Passing Glory

Name: Passing Glory
Cast: Andre Braugher, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn, Kyle Massey

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A true story of a priest (Andre Braugher) in New Orleans who formed a group of black players and challenged an all-white prep school basketball team in the 1960's. Eventually events like these signaled the pivotal turn in the games' history leading to the integration in today's sport. Directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), these basketball players didn't just make shots, they made history.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Steve JamesWriter: Harold SylvesterProducers: David Salzman, Gordon Wolf, Magic Johnson, Quincy Jones

Andre Braugher

as Father Joseph Verrett

Rip Torn

as Father Robert Grant

Ruby Dee

as Mommit Porter

Bill Nunn

as Howard Porter

Kyle Massey

as Principal / Dancer

Damien Dante Wayans

as Snow Lurcher

Frank Hoyt Taylor

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