--- product_id: 41582223 title: "Passing Glory (DVD)" price: "$U955" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/41582223-passing-glory-dvd store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # Passing Glory (DVD) **Price:** $U955 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Passing Glory (DVD) - **How much does it cost?** $U955 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/41582223-passing-glory-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Passing Glory (DVD)André Braugher stars as an idealistic, young black priest who uses a basketball game to challenge the social conventions of a segregationist city in the inspirational true story Passing Glory. 1965. New Orleans. Appointed by his mentor, Father Robert Grant (Rip Torn), to teach history and coach basketball at an all-black high school, Father Joseph Verrett (Braugher) sparks the Civil Rights movement in his city. Defiantly, he organizes an unprecedented event: his undefeated St. Augustine Knights will face their fiercest competition--the Jesuits, an all-white squad from across town.]]> Review: AN OVERLOOKED MADE FOR TV GEM - This made for TV movie is based on a true story. It's 1965 in New Orleans and St. Augustine's Catholic High School (boys) does an admirable job of educating young men from the black community and preparing them for life ..... in the black community. They know their place and their limitations. They were turned down by a vote of 185-11 to be a member of the Louisiana State High School Athletic Association so they must continue to compete against other black schools. They have never played a white school in their history. They can only wonder how their championship teams would compete against the white champions. This is all about to change when Father Verrett, a black priest from Baltimore is transferred to St. Augustine. He grew up in New Orleans but has tasted freedom in the North. He doesn't have the patience to be passive while the white community decides the fate of the black community. Father Verrett turns the school, students and parents into an activist community that is willing to take on the system, albeit pretty reluctantly, having already experienced the retaliation of some whites. The film builds to a climax of the first ever racially mixed high school basketball game in New Orleans. Another terrific film about the struggle of black Americans for the equal rights guaranteed to all citizens but at that time only available if you had the correct skin color. The acting is excellent and the screenplay was written by an actual member of the 1965 team, veteran actor Harold Sylvester. Magic Johnson was an executive producer. An overlooked TNT gem. Review: I really enjoyed this movie - I really enjoyed this movie, mostly because I knew Bob Grant. It was well done and is a fine tribute to him. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000BNTMFK | | Actors | Andre Braugher, Bill Nunn, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Rip Torn, Ruby Dee | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #178,500 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,801 in Sports (Movies & TV) #26,057 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (79) | | Director | Steve James | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2228689 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | NTSC, Subtitled | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | David A. Rosemont, David Salzman, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Gordon Wolf, Quincy Jones | | Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces | | Release date | February 20, 2007 | | Run time | 1 hour and 34 minutes | | Studio | WarnerBrothers | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish | | Writers | Harold Sylvester | ## Product Details - **Format:** NTSC, Subtitled - **Genre:** Drama, Sports - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 34 minutes ## Images ![Passing Glory (DVD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X8eETWZ2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AN OVERLOOKED MADE FOR TV GEM *by L***D on March 22, 2009* This made for TV movie is based on a true story. It's 1965 in New Orleans and St. Augustine's Catholic High School (boys) does an admirable job of educating young men from the black community and preparing them for life ..... in the black community. They know their place and their limitations. They were turned down by a vote of 185-11 to be a member of the Louisiana State High School Athletic Association so they must continue to compete against other black schools. They have never played a white school in their history. They can only wonder how their championship teams would compete against the white champions. This is all about to change when Father Verrett, a black priest from Baltimore is transferred to St. Augustine. He grew up in New Orleans but has tasted freedom in the North. He doesn't have the patience to be passive while the white community decides the fate of the black community. Father Verrett turns the school, students and parents into an activist community that is willing to take on the system, albeit pretty reluctantly, having already experienced the retaliation of some whites. The film builds to a climax of the first ever racially mixed high school basketball game in New Orleans. Another terrific film about the struggle of black Americans for the equal rights guaranteed to all citizens but at that time only available if you had the correct skin color. The acting is excellent and the screenplay was written by an actual member of the 1965 team, veteran actor Harold Sylvester. Magic Johnson was an executive producer. An overlooked TNT gem. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really enjoyed this movie *by T***. on October 29, 2017* I really enjoyed this movie, mostly because I knew Bob Grant. It was well done and is a fine tribute to him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NOT JUST ANOTHER BASKETBALL MOVIE *by S***H on April 15, 2011* If you got a heart, I'm certain this movie will touch it. I got this movie on a whim, mainly because I'm a Daniel Hugh Kelly fan, and it was descently priced. Plus, the storyline seemed pretty good. Boy, was I surprised- it was a whole lot better than I thought. It was packed with a lot of good acting all the around. Based on a true story, where just about everybody pulls together at the end and cheers unitedly and breaks color lines at a time when it seemed impossible, and left you at the end with that good feeling that movies like this sometimes inspires. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/41582223-passing-glory-dvd](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/41582223-passing-glory-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*