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Louis vs Schmeling: The Real Story

One boxing match in 1938 captivated Americans more powerfully than any Subway Series or Superbowl. Joe Louis and Max Schmeling were fighting for more than the heavyweight title; their showdown was promoted as a morality-play. Good vs Evil. Democracy vs Nazism.

English
  • Originally Aired May 6, 2002
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network History
  • Created July 12, 2021 by
    CookieMonsterFL
  • Modified July 12, 2021 by
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