James Earl Jones plays Jack Jefferson, the world's heavyweight boxing champion, who faces backlash for being the first African American champion. After being framed for violating the Mann Act, Jack escapes to Europe with his white fiancée, Eleanor, and eventually lands in Cuba, where he agrees to a high-stakes boxing match.
The Great White Hope
In a gritty tale of perseverance, a talented African American boxer and his courageous white partner face numerous challenges as they navigate the treacherous world of professional boxing, where systemic racism threatens to undermine their very existence.
