Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football

Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football is a documentary about athletes Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley and Bill Willis. They helped break down the barriers that existed for black athletes in professional football.[1][2] It was written by Aaron Cohen and directed by Johnson McKelvy.[3] The film's producer was Ross Greenburg.[4]

Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football
Written byAaron Cohen
Directed byJohnson McKelvy
Narrated byJeffrey Wright
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Producer(s)Ross Greenburg
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)EPIX, Ross Greenburg Productions
Release
Original release
  • September 23, 2014 (2014-09-23)

References
  1. Daily News Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football,’ TV review by David Hinkley
  2. Variety September 22, 2014 TV Review: PBS’ ‘The Boomer List,’ Epix’s ‘Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football’ - Brian Lowry
  3. The Hollywood Reporter 23-09-2014 Donovan McNabb on the Importance of 'Forgotten Four' Football Players Who Broke the Color Barrier by Hilary Lewis
  4. NFL Enterprises Sept. 10, 2014 Analysis, 'Forgotten Four' artfully depicts pro football integration in 1946 By Alex Gelhar


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