Cox Sports to Debut Original Documentary Film on Race and Basketball at Providence College
(SPORTS TECHNOLOGY)
Cox (News - Alert) Sports, an Emmy-award winning regional sports network is all set to air Providence College: Black and White, an original documentary film that details the relationship between the civil rights movement in America and college basketball at Providence.
The film, produced by Cox Sports will air throughout December on Cox channel 3 and 1003 in HD.
Also available on On DEMAND, the film focuses on Providence's pioneering role in integrating college athletics as it paralleled the civil rights movement in America. Officials said that it also highlights the careers of prominent black graduates such as Lenny Wilkens and John Thompson.
Chris Ackerknecht, the Emmy-winning producer developed the project over the course of the past year. The project includes current interviews with Friar legends Lenny Wilkens and John Egan, as well as Providence Journal sportswriters Kevin McNamara and Bill Reynolds.
"Cox Sports is truly the industry leader and this documentary is an example of the quality work they produce," Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll said, in a release. "This documentary highlights many of the great student-athletes who played at Providence College while showcasing our rich tradition and history."
"We are very proud to produce and air such a thoughtful and informative film," said Doreen Studley, vice president of marketing at Cox New England. "Although the story of race and sports in America is a vast one, to be able to share a truly local piece of it with our customers is something very special."
In related news, Cox Communications continues its commitment to provide a wide range of International programming options for its Hampton Roads customers.
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Edited by Rich Steeves
