Ken Burns does it again!

This documentary is unbelievable! Before seeing this I had only a superficial knowledge of Jack Johnson, I had no idea he had such an enormous effect on the entire nation. Shit, this man was unstoppable!! Now I understand why Miles Davis dedicated an album to this man. I can't wait to see the conclusion.

For those who are interested.

http://www.pbs.org/unforg...blackness/

Cool. I just read an article about Jack Johnson in the paper last week. Very interesting story that no one seems to know because it hasnt been told. I intend on watching this documentary. PBS makes such good films.

dreamfactory313 said:

Too bad, you missed the first half. I'm sure the second part will be just as good.
And yeah, after watching the doc you'll realize why his story hasn't been told to often. Seriously, this is powerful stuff.

sinisterpentatonic said:

They'll repeat it, Im sure.

dreamfactory313 said:

Of course it's PBS.

I would personally endorse this documentary. I saw part one last, and it was very good. Part two comes on tonight. Good piece of history.

If you did miss it, I am sure you can purchase it on dvd through PBS or a discovery store.

bluesbaby said:

You know Ken Burns has a talent for milking all of his productions of every dime.

Thanks for mentioning this!

Ken Burns was on tv the other day promoting this documentary. To give us an idea of how charismatic Johnson was Burns said, "If Jack Johnson were alive today, he'd be People's [magazine] 'Sexiest Man Alive.'" After that awesome quote I just HAD to watch it.

And while watching it I kept thinking, some of this sounds like legend. Johnson most definitely lived by his own rules.

Gosh, and how race was negotiated in the boxing ring and outside it...simply amazing.

Can't wait to catch part 2 tonight.

I heard this was supposed to be excellent... Wish I could have seen it..

There was an editorial in the Los Angeles Times about this very documentary...or rather, it was about Johnson himself and the reactions around the country...they were ashamed of their editorial legacy at the Times when the 100 year-old commentary was brought to their attention by Burns.

Jack Johnson didn't take no mess from anybody.....

sinisterpentatonic said:

.....and Mos Def's Black Jack Johnson project

Just saw this thread but I've already posted on another one that was actually started after this one http://www.prince.org/msg/100/130186

I've seen documentaries (haven't seen Burns' version yet though) about this great champion and it was amazing to learn the style in which he lived (and this man had STYLE with STEEL BALLS!), esp. considering the kind of society and times he must have had to contend with. All credit to him.

Hats off to you Mr. Johnson Sir!

We're probably gonna have to wait donkeys for Ken Burns' documentary to hit these shores (U.K.)