EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Unforgivable Blackness Ken Burns is releasing a new documentary, a two episode special about the career of Jack Johnson, boxing's first World Heavyweight Champion. I find Johnson's career quite interesting, and Ken Burns usually puts out an excellent product. For those interested, the show premiers on PBS next Monday, January 17. The dvd comes out Tuesday, the 11th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted January 8, 2005 they released the DVD before they aired it on tv? that's strange. However; I love Ken Burn's work and I don't think the story of Jack Johnson gets enough attention. I'll be watching this. Is it aired all at once or split in stages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Is it aired all at once or split in stages? Two nights, Monday and Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Just a reminder that the documentary airs tonight and tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Did anyone else watch this? I thought it was fairly good. It concentrated more on social aspects than about boxing, particularly in part 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted January 19, 2005 I watched. I've never seen footage of Johnson though I had read a little about him, and his style was really advanced for his time. It was very good overall, and pretty balanced in terms of sport and history. Some of the stories were pretty incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
