S17·E2 The Fight
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 2
- Air Date
- January 24, 2005
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Barak Goodman
- Score
- 5.5/10 (2 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
"The Fight" recalls the June 1938 heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and the German Max Schmeling, and assesses its political and social ramifications. "It was going to pit whole nations and whole ideologies against each other," says narrator Courtney B. Vance. Producer-director Barak Goodman also explores Louis's place in America's racial divide as well as the genial Schmeling's ties to Hitler.
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When did Season 17 Episode 2 of American Experience air?
Season 17, Episode 2 ('The Fight') originally aired on January 24, 2005.
How long is Season 17 Episode 2 ('The Fight')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 17 Episode 2?
"The Fight" recalls the June 1938 heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and the German Max Schmeling, and assesses its political and social ramifications. "It was going to pit whole nations and whole ideologies against each other," says narrator Courtney B. Vance. Producer-director Barak Goodman ...
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