Black and Blue (2011)
The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.
Director: Brian Kruger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Cast
- Brian Kruger - Self - Narrator
- John Bacon - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Brian Kruger
Production: Stunt3 Multimedia
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
civil rights, college american football
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black and Blue about?
- When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best play, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward’s best friend on the team, a future president by the name of Jerry Ford, who threatened to quit the team in response. The friendship that began in the Big House lasted all the way to the White House. This is the story of two schools, two friends, and a game that changed everything.
- Who directed Black and Blue?
- Black and Blue was directed by Brian Kruger.
- Who stars in Black and Blue?
- Black and Blue stars Brian Kruger, John Bacon.
- How long is Black and Blue?
- Black and Blue has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Black and Blue?
- Black and Blue is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Black and Blue?
- Black and Blue had a budget of $150,000.
- Where was Black and Blue produced?
- Black and Blue was produced in United States of America.