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3 unusual facts about Bill Miles


Bill Miles

His best-known work, the four-part series I Remember Harlem (1981), is a comprehensive look at this famous borough's diverse history.

Important topics included the impressive performances of various black athletes at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jackie Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball, Althea Gibson's achievements in tennis, and the careers of early black football stars.

Born in Harlem, New York, he used his deep knowledge and experience of that borough to produce films that tell unique and often inspiring stories of Harlem's history.



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