The B1G Story: George Taliaferro
He was the first Black American drafted in the NFL, the only man to play 7 positions in the NFL. In college, his popularity enabled him to racially integrate the town of Bloomington, Indiana. He even integrated the local theater with the twist of a screwdriver. So why does no one know his name?
The B1G Story: George Taliaferro documents the life of football legend George Taliaferro, a pioneer, whose sacrifices opened doors for generations of Black football players. The son of a steel worker in Gary, Indiana, George (1927-2018) earned regional recognition as a football prodigy for his ability to play seven positions with outrageous athleticism. But when George left the safety of his home community in 1945 to begin his college football career, he found himself unable to live in the dorms or eat in local restaurants.
You know Jackie Robinson's name. Jesse Owens' too, see the film that adds George Taliaferro to the pantheon of athletes that broke racial barriers and influenced generations.
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Kevin WeaverDirector
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Tucker GraggDirector
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Hunter AtkinsProducer
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Matt DillmanDirector of Photography
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Bill FriedmanExecutive Producers
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Kevin RitchieExecutive Producers
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Garrett WrightExecutive Producers
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Kevin WeaverEditors
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Ben FrazierEditors
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Tucker GraggEditors
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Peder PieringEditors
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Feature, Television
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Runtime:52 minutes 39 seconds
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Completion Date:September 1, 2021
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Big Ten Network Originals
United States
September 7, 2021
North American Premiere
Big Ten Network Originals
Distribution Information
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Big Ten NetworkDistributorCountry: United StatesRights: All Rights