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Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life of NFL Hall-of-Famer Jim Brown. The film delves into his life—past, present and future—focusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Many people from Hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film. Members of Brown's family were also interviewed for the film.
Original Release
01/01/2002
US Release
01/01/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Art Modell | Self - Owner, Cleveland Browns 1961-95 |
| Walter Beach | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1963-65 |
| Ed Walsh | Self - Football Coach, Manhasset H.S. 1950-53 |
| Sam Oakley | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| Ed Corley | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| David Skinner | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| Karen Brown Ward | Self - Jim's Daughter |
| Roy Simmons Jr. | Self - Teammate, Syracuse Lacrosse 1956-57 |
| Oren Lyons | Self - Teammate, Syracuse Lacrosse 1956-57 |
| Ralph Wiley | Self - Sport Journalist |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Art Modell | Self - Owner, Cleveland Browns 1961-95 |
| Walter Beach | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1963-65 |
| Ed Walsh | Self - Football Coach, Manhasset H.S. 1950-53 |
| Sam Oakley | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| Ed Corley | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| David Skinner | Self - Teammate, Manhasset H.S. |
| Karen Brown Ward | Self - Jim's Daughter |
| Roy Simmons Jr. | Self - Teammate, Syracuse Lacrosse 1956-57 |
| Oren Lyons | Self - Teammate, Syracuse Lacrosse 1956-57 |
| Ralph Wiley | Self - Sport Journalist |
| John Wooten | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1961-65 / Former Director, Negro Industrial & Economic Union / Black Economic Union |
| Oliver Stone | Himself / Self - Filmmaker |
| Stuart Scott | Himself / Self - Sport Journalist, ESPN |
| Bernie Casey | Himself / Self - San Francisco 49ers, 1961-66, Los Angeles Rams, 1967-68 |
| Willie Davis | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1958-59 |
| Dick Schafrath | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1960-65 / Ohio State Senator, 1985-2000 |
| Erich Barnes | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1965 |
| Mike Francesa | Self - Sportstalk Radio Host, WFAN |
| Paul Warfield | Self - Teammate, Cleveland Browns 1964-65 |
| William C. Rhoden | Self - Sport Journalist, NY Times |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Rick Bernstein | Executive Producer |
| Ross Greenburg | Executive Producer |
| Spike Lee | Producer |
| Mike Ellis | Producer |
| Sam Pollard | Producer |
