Members of brown s family were also interviewed for the film. Treating the controversial incidents with kid gloves allows jim brown. James nathaniel brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football player, sports analyst and actor. All american runs long and feels it at over two hours, but its not really feasible to cover the many phases of browns life in a shorter amount of time. The first true freshman to be named an all american, walkers 5,259 career rushing yards are still. In 2002, he was named by the sporting news as the greatest professional football player ever. Brown earned unanimous all america honors playing college football at syracuse university in new york, where he was an all around player for the syracuse orangemen football team. Jim brown led the nfl in rushing in eight of his nine seasons. Bohnchin gives a cryptic explanation in spike lees documentary jim brown. All american, looks at the turbulent life of the greatest football player ever. Halloffame running back, jim brown, was recognized during his football career for his dominance on the playing field. Brown began collecting accolades for his extraordinary sports career as early as 1971, when he was inducted into the pro football hall of fame.
All american on dvd 026359201820 from hbo home video. Jim browns pro career would mirror the success of his college days. He came toward me, and i found myself in the hospital the next. Spike lees documentary on the football star, movie actor, and social activist is a nofrills examination of a man who has rarely been out of the public spotlight for over 45 years. Billions and black monday get schedule shakeups due to coronavirus. He also excelled in basketball, track and field, and lacrosse. James nathaniel brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football. Find films and movies featuring jim brown on allmovie. A portrait of jim brown, a complicated, charismatic man, one who has spent his life in the spotlight, first making football history as one of the 20th centurys greatest athletes, and later as the star of numerous hollywood features, where he pioneered a new kind of african american hero. The fierce life of an american hero hardcover october 31, 2006. Jim brown talks about the various phases of his life, from his boyhood in the all black community of st. With art modell, walter beach, ed walsh, sam oakley.
From the 2002 spike lee documentary jim brown all american. Allamerican to fit into the encomium template, but a more forthright approach is demanded. Lee and brown will be in town tuesday to present the film at the. In 2002, film director spike lee released the film jim brown. Why jim brown remains the standard of nfl greatness sports. He was a fullback for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl from 1957 through 1965. Brown holds the record for total seasons leading the nfl in allpurpose yards 5. The cleveland browns have historically been one of the most successful clubs in professional football history. Additionally, jim brown was a ringside commentator for the first six events of the ultimate fighting championships from 1993 through to 1996. The best movies and tv shows to watch on amazon prime video in april. Brown holds the record for total seasons leading the nfl in all purpose yards 5. All american runs long and feels it at over two hours, but its not really feasible to cover the many phases of brown s life in a shorter amount of time.
See more ideas about jim brown, national football league and browns football. Although offered probation if he followed the courts requirements, which included counseling, brown refused and instead served nearly four months in prison in 2002. As of 2012, 16 browns had been inducted into the pro football hall of fame. All american always get up slow, jim brown advises in spike lees two hourplus documentary about the legendary running back, actor and activist, describing how he would arise from a. James nathaniel jim brown born february 17, 1936 is an american. The film takes a look at the life of nfl halloffamer jim brown. While i recommend this documentary, i dont rate it higher because of the expectations i took to it. The film delves into his lifepast, present and futurefocusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Breaking down the greatest single season from each acc. During the 1956 college football season brown ran for 986 yards and scored 14 touchdowns in only eight games that season. Simons island, georgia, usa, he is famous for recordsetting nineyear career as a fullback for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl.
Jim brown talks about the various phases of his life, from his boyhood in the allblack community of st. Jb excelled not only at football in the pros, but collegiately he played lacrosse all american 1st team as a senior, basketball, and track lettering in all 4 sports at syracuse. Jan 30, 2010 from the 2002 spike lee documentary jim brown all american. James nathaniel brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football player and actor.
One of the toughest running backs to tackle in league history and a punishing blocker as well the fivetime all pro broke jim brown s all time rushing mark in 1984, and his singlegame record. Dec 21, 2014 brown was a firstteam all american at syracuse university. He is best known for his exceptional and recordsetting nine year career as a fullback for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl from 1957 to 1965. Allamerican 2002 starring jim brown and art modell on dvd and bluray. Spike lee directs a flawed but fascinating portrait of the sports legend, actor, and activist in jim brown. Considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time, brown was a pro bowl invitee every season he was in the league, was recognized as the ap nfl most. Combined yardage records updated through the 2007 season. The film delves into his lifepast, present and future. In the years following his early retirement, that same strength and determination led to success in hollywood and social activism. Brown was firstteam all american in both football and lacrosse 43 goals in 10 games to tie for the national scoring. Before reconciling, jim brown had been boycotting the browns football team. Nov 01, 2002 spike lees latest documentary, jim brown.
James nathaniel jim brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. Allamerican, director and producer spike lee notes with exasperation that the films subject is known primarily for doing two things. Jim brown has had encounters with diahann carroll and suze randall about. Life advice from jim brown this link opens in a new window. Interviewing former coaches, teammates, and celebrity observers including oliver stone, and with brown. Breaking down the greatest single season from each acc college football team a look at the best individual seasons produced by all 14 acc teams plus notre dame. Allamerican 2002 spike lee on allmovie spike lees documentary on the football star. Top 2017 upcoming movies trailers for 2017 top 4 trailers for 2017. Browns 6 games with at least 4 touchdowns remains an nfl record.
From the spike lee 2002 documentary jim brown all american. From 1946 to 1983, they won 18 divisional titles, captured 8 league championships, and made the playoffs in 24 seasons. Brown earned unanimous all america honors playing college football at syracuse university, where he was an all around player for the syracuse orangemen football team. Brown was firstteam all american in both football and lacrosse 43 goals in 10 games to tie for the national scoring championship. Allamerican is a 2002 documentary film directed by spike lee.
Jim brown full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Brown appeared in a supporting role in lees film he got game. Hbo sports of the 20th century a feature length documentary on the athlete, actor, activist and dynamic character that is jim brown. But he quit football, and later the movies, ahead of schedule to spend time with atrisk youth in need of a steady hand and inspiration. All american tv movie 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. All american always get up slow, jim brown advises in spike lees two hourplus documentary about the legendary running back, actor and. Jim brown is a former all american athlete who played for the cleveland browns as a star running back, setting records and earning election to the pro football hall of fame. He was a running back for the cleveland browns of the national football league nfl from 1957 through 1965. All american is a 2002 documentary film directed by spike lee. Brown had a change of pace with kenner 1969 at mgm, an adventure film partly set in india where brown plays a man who befriends a young boy.
Combined net yards gained rushing, receiving, interception returns, punt returns, kickoff returns, and fumble returns. American idol season 1 2002 episode 1, movies tv series show 2018 part 2. Cleveland browns encyclopedia of cleveland history. An indepth portrait of football legend and action movie star jim brown, including discussions about his childhood, his unequaled football career, his success in hollywood, and his brushes with the law in his later years. All american, a documentary directed by spike lee, was released. In 2002, brown served four months for smashing his wifes car window. James nathaniel jim brown born february 17, 1936 is an american former professional football player and actor. Spike lee directed this portrait of pro football hall of famer, actor and civil rights activist jim brown.
In 1999 he was found guilty of vandalizing his wifes car. In 1963 under a new coach blanton collier, jim brown blazed his way through defenses, gaining 1,863 yards total. The browns posted a mediocre 761 season and, in a player revolt, jim brown announced to team owner art modell that either he or coach paul brown was going to leave cleveland. Jim brown is a 84 year old american football american player. Jim brown and friends reflect on his life in hollywood and its politics. His senior season at the school was the most impressive. Find films and movies featuring jim brown on allmovie allmovie. Spike lee directs this moving portrait of a complicated, charismatic man, one who has spent his life in the spotlight, first making football history as one of t.
Jim brown is one of the all time great running backs, honored as the. All american is a home box office presentation of a spike lee film about jim brown, after all. In this conclusion, jim talks about his turmoils with richard pryor. Many people from hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film. The rebuilding cleveland franchise struck out once again in the firstround in 2000. Brown holds the record for total seasons leading the nfl in allpurpose yards five. All american 2002, which detailed his achievements as an athlete, actor and activist. Jim brown has reconciled with the cleveland browns. Raquel welch reflects on the scene in spike lees jim brown. To lee, however, he remains as remarkable for what he did off the field as what he accomplished on it. He is best known for his exceptional and recordsetting nineyear career as a running back for the nfl cleveland browns from 1957 to 1965. Gatski, otto graham, lou groza, gene hickerson, leroy.
Brown was a firstteam all american at syracuse university. An indepth portrait of football legend and action movie star jim brown, including discussions about his. Brown ist mitglied des national football league 1960s alldecade teams. Born james nathaniel brown on 17th february, 1936 in st. Interviewing former coaches, teammates, and celebrity observers including oliver stone, and with browns cooperation, this hbo documentary is best at detailing browns early life. All american 2h 20min documentary, biography, sport tv movie 22 march 2002 an indepth portrait of football legend and action movie star jim brown, including discussions about his childhood, his unequaled football career, his success in hollywood, and his brushes with the law in his later years. Jim brown s pro career would mirror the success of his college days. All american always get up slow, jim brown advises in spike lees two hourplus documentary about. Jim brown biography, jim brown achievements, jim brown career. Many people from hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film, as well as brown s family members. Oct 06, 2015 fifty years ago, in the 1965 season, cleveland browns running back jim brown led the nfl in rushing with 1,544 yards in a 14game season, an astonishing 677 yards more than runnerup gale sayers.