Statements (173)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:James_Earl_Jones
gptkb:Samuel_L._Jackson gptkb:Sidney_Poitier gptkb:Nina gptkb:musical_group |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:film_production_company gptkb:film a radio play |
| gptkbp:addresses |
themes of love
themes of identity racial issues themes of ambition issues of identity themes of racism |
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.85:1
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Best_Actress gptkb:Actor |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:play
the life of a boxer |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
to perform due to its themes
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Tommy
gptkb:Duke gptkb:Jack_Jefferson Mrs. Jefferson Dr. H. L. Mc Gowan Eleanor Bachman |
| gptkbp:color |
black and white
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
social commentary
influence on theater discussions on race inspiration for future films |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Martin_Ritt
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Martin_Ritt
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:explores |
racial tensions
themes of love themes of betrayal themes of ambition |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Jane_Alexander
gptkb:James_Earl_Jones |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:New_York |
| gptkbp:follows |
the life of a boxer
the life of Jack Johnson |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
|
| gptkbp:has |
multiple adaptations
been revived multiple times a lasting legacy |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:documentaries
other playwrights subsequent works on race and sports |
| gptkbp:has_song |
featuring original music
|
| gptkbp:has_theme |
love and ambition
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Great White Hope
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent works on race and sports
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
African American culture
sports films boxing history |
| gptkbp:is |
performed worldwide
a source of inspiration for artists a narrative of resilience often studied in academic settings a classic of American theater a reflection of its time a significant contribution to American literature a reflection of American values a biographical play a critique of American society a portrayal of a controversial figure a significant cultural work a historical drama a work that challenges stereotypes a commentary on sports and race relations a critique of the American Dream a narrative of hope and despair a narrative of struggle and triumph a portrayal of personal and societal conflict a portrayal of the boxing world a reflection on the nature of fame a story of love and sacrifice a story of racial pride a work of social commentary a work that resonates with contemporary issues associated with the civil rights movement considered a landmark in theater history |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
discussion on race relations
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
its character development
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the civil rights movement
|
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
published script
|
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
scholarly articles
academic discussions on race |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic of American theater
a reflection of societal issues |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a significant work in American theater
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
boxing culture
racial stereotypes |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
literary critiques.
the context of sports history |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
documentaries about race in sports
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
theater anthologies
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
theater movements
the portrayal of African American athletes |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
emotional depth
its historical context its powerful dialogue |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its emotional depth
its strong characters |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
other works on race
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
American cultural history
the American cultural landscape American drama canon the American theater movement American literature curriculum |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:award
theater critics a pivotal work in the 1960s |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:organization
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
gptkb:historical_event
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
the American Dream
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
in academic settings
theater courses |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influencing playwrights
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Mason_D._Williams
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
the struggle for equality
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its portrayal of race relations
|
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
societal expectations
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" You can't be a champion unless you can take a punch."
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Educational_Institution various theater companies high school theater groups in theaters worldwide major theaters notable theater companies |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:theater_festivals
|
| gptkbp:received |
critical acclaim
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
|
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1970
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:television_series
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
144 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenings |
premiere
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Howard_Sackler
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:boxing
gptkb:United_States early 20th century boxing world |
| gptkbp:setting |
early 20th century
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| gptkbp:significance |
African American theater history
social commentary. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Jane_Alexander
gptkb:James_Earl_Jones |
| gptkbp:subject |
theater studies
|
| gptkbp:theme |
race relations
|
| gptkbp:themes |
struggle and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Howard_Sackler
|