Coley Wallace

The career of the Brown Bomber recounted by a sportswriter.

The phenomenal rise of African American boxing champ Joe Louis (Coley Wallace) is portrayed in this biopic, which retraces the "Brown Bomber's" long, successful career in the ring as well as his personal struggles with racial prejudice, bankruptcy and marriage. This powerful drama features genuine footage from Louis's biggest bouts versus heavyweight legends like Rocky Marciano, Max Schmeling and Primo Carnera.

This is the story of the life and career of Joe Louis, the boxing legend whowas the World Heavyweight Champion for 12 years, his fights in the ring and with racism in America.