Summary The remarkable story of a small-town Virginia black high school coach is told in the one-hour documentary, "The Spirit of Langston Basketball; The Howard 'Hank' Allen Story." Born in rural Virginia, Allen grew up in the North before returning to his home state in the segregated South in 1952 to earn legendary status as a teacher, coach and positive role. The story is told through interviews with the 92-year old Allen and the colleagues and students he inspired. His travails through the public schools of Englewood, New Jersey, at Hampton Institute and NYU - and a stint in a racist World War II military - form the backdrop of this inspiring story of African-American education, dedication, sacrifice and accomplishment. A must-see for coaches of any sport and their pupils. View more details
Directed : James E. Cheek Carl Lut Williams
Written : Carl Lut Williams
Stars : Howard 'Hank' Allen Claudius Claiborne Sam Crenshaw Nick Johnson
Genres : History Biography Sport Documentary
Release date : Jul 11, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Danville, Virginia, USA
Production companies : AZEEZ Communications Afriaspora Films
Summary The remarkable story of a small-town Virginia black high school coach is told in the one-hour documentary, "The Spirit of Langston Basketball; The Howard 'Hank' Allen Story." Born in rural Virginia, Allen grew up in the North before returning to his home state in the segregated South in 1952 to earn legendary status as a teacher, coach and positive role. The story is told through interviews with the 92-year old Allen and the colleagues and students he inspired. His travails through the public schools of Englewood, New Jersey, at Hampton Institute and NYU - and a stint in a racist World War II military - form the backdrop of this inspiring story of African-American education, dedication, sacrifice and accomplishment. A must-see for coaches of any sport and their pupils. View more details
Genres : History Biography Sport Documentary
Release date : Jul 11, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Danville, Virginia, USA
Production companies : AZEEZ Communications Afriaspora Films
