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Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed

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This documentary describes Joe Louis as the champion who knew the art and science of boxing. It also shows how loyal and dedicated he was to his country. He donated some of his earnings or purses to the Armed Forces of the United States. He became a role model for America,and would travel the world over in which he gave boxing exhibitions free of charge. The story shows how quickly he gave and never wished for in return,but years later when he fell upon troubled times the US Government betrayed him but later relented. Very interesting story. I recommend it for many to see.

This is a great Bio on the great champion Joe Louis! The content is totally engaging with intimate insight on the man by his son Joe Louis, Jr. I first felt hurt, betrayed and then angry by the way America used this Black man (and to a certain extend, Joe allowed himself to be used) for their own means and then discarded him after he was no longer useful to America (the patriotic drum beating, etc.)! However, in the end America redeems herself and does what is right by Joe even though most of the redeemption comes posthumously. This is a great view!

A huge fan of boxing all my life, I've known the legend of Joe Louis. I didn't, however, know the story of Joe Louis the man and the many demons (personal, societal, and governmental) that hounded him for much of his life. A story, brilliantly told, such as this one truly deserves a place in the AMERICAN annals. It's a story of both love and hate. One of many rags-to-riches stories we love to hear about in America. The underdog who somehow, despite insurmountable odds, seems to make it in spite of his many adversities. Later contrasted by the stories we love to hate and never want to listen to or take ownership of as Americans. By that, I refer to the myriad stories of countless persons of color who, too, are American. The story of the average "Joe" who is mercilessly hounded, villified, and bamboozled by an American government that always seems to have its hand out for more at a time when no more is to be had. We brazonly turn our backs on our one-time heroes as if to say "...he's no friend of mine." We call these people crooks, bums, and bandits who simply don't want to give "their fair share." One American to another...the question begs to be asked. When is enough...enough? The story of Joe Louis (the man in front of all those myths and legends) is one that you'll soon never forget. It is our story. An American story. A story that should leave us all wondering "...is this the way we want to be remembered for treating the befallen among us?" God...I hope not!!!

This is a great DVD for anyone who's a boxing fan or just someone who's curious about American History. Joe Louis was and is still one of America's great heroes.

I never saw this side of Joe Louis' Legacy! This was truth in its rawest form. Every American needs to see this not just but especially black Americans. This really touched me and invoked emotions in me that I haven't experience from a television special in a long time. This was riveting! To say the least. A must own!

Joe Louis was before my time but always been a big fan of his ..Was disappointed in this DVD ..Didn't tell
me anything I didn't already know.HBO, producer didn't do their homework..Left out how the war started between
between Joe and IRS - USO benefit fight..The original film clips were entertaining but that was about it..HBO should get another producer and do a remake ..HBO missed the boat on this one...