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Title: The Legend and The Man
Review: You don't have to be a fan of boxing to enjoy this movie. THE GREAT WHITE HOPE is the story of Jack Johnson, the famed illustrious 'Negro' boxer. Fortunately, James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander reprieve the role they played in the successful Broadway play (1968), each giving a powerful performance. It was said that Mohamed Ali saw the play and later modeled his boxing 'personality' after the famed Jack Johnson.I've read many biographies of the late Jack Johnson, and I think that the movie does not follow true to the actually events in Johnson's life. Still, the movie is gripping, thanks to James Earl Jones' intense electrifying portrayal of Jack Johnson. I highly recommend this movie.
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