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The Best of them all

Edwin Montilla | Puerto Rico | 02/05/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."

Great Joe Lous Bio!

Vernon E. Grier | Chicago, IL | 09/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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!"