Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson show's poster

Part 1

Jack Johnson was the first African American Heavyweight Champion of the World. His dominance over his white opponents spurred furious debates and race riots in the early 20th century.

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Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1 | 111m 0s | CC

Follow Jack Johnson's remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Galveston, Texas, as the son of former slaves, to his entry into the brutal world of professional boxing.