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Something to cheer about, Oscar Robertson and the Crispus Attucks Tigers, Figaro Films, Inc. ; a Screen Media Films release ; producers, Betsy Blankenbaker, Willie Merriweather and Oscar Robertson ; written and directed by Betsy Blankenbaker

Label
Something to cheer about, Oscar Robertson and the Crispus Attucks Tigers, Figaro Films, Inc. ; a Screen Media Films release ; producers, Betsy Blankenbaker, Willie Merriweather and Oscar Robertson ; written and directed by Betsy Blankenbaker
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Something to cheer about
Oclc number
122273007
Responsibility statement
Figaro Films, Inc. ; a Screen Media Films release ; producers, Betsy Blankenbaker, Willie Merriweather and Oscar Robertson ; written and directed by Betsy Blankenbaker
Runtime
64
Sub title
Oscar Robertson and the Crispus Attucks Tigers
Summary
In 1955, Oscar Robertson and his teammates at the segregated Crispus Attucks High School rose from the hatred and racism of the time to be the first all-black team ever to win a state championship. With their innovative style of play, this brilliant group of athletes changed basketball forever. This is the true story of the coach, school and team that inspired the nation
Technique
live action
Classification
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