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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

2004Movie3 h 34 min

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.

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Thought-provoking

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Directed by: Ken Burns

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Facts

September 4, 2004 · 3 h 34 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 4, 2004
Runtime: 3 h 34 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

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Where can I stream Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?

In the United States, Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson worth watching?

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Will I feel good after watching Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.