Black and Blue (2011)
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.

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Brian Kruger Brian Kruger As: Self - Narrator
John Bacon John Bacon As: Self
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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.


Tagline: The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game
Certification: NR

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 18 November 2011

Country: US

Runtime: 57m

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Company: Stunt3 Multimedia

Budget: $150,000

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Brian Kruger

Brian Kruger

Self - Narrator

John Bacon

John Bacon

Self

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Brian Kruger

Brian Kruger

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