Football

Subject:

Arts, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

WGBH

Collection:

WGBH Open Vault

Abstract:

Blast from the Past' with Raymond St. Jacques. Program is divided into two halves: the first consisting of a group interview with five African American football players from the New England Patriots, the second of newsmagazine-style segments. Guest host Tom 'Satch' Sanders talks with Ron Boulting, Mac Herron, Reggie Rucker, Sam Cunningham, and Leon Gray about their education, the violence of the game, preparing for a career after football, and the need for young players to recognize the value of an education (given the odds against playing professionally). Additional segments include 'Community Access' (on home improvement loans, lead poisoning, and requesting a housing inspection),'Blast from the Past' (with an excerpt from a 1970 interview with actor Raymond St. Jacques on Hollywood's prescribed roles for African American actors), the 'Community Calendar' (with community and cultural events listings), and 'Commentary' by Producer Marita Rivero on the need for African Americans to vote. Produced by Marita Rivero. Directed by Conrad White.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Primary Source

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Video

Conditions of Use:

Custom License
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