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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

20051 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American boxer to win a title and his struggle to live as a free man.

DirectorKen Burns
WriterGeoffrey C. Ward
ProducersPaul Barnes·Ken Burns

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part One
Jan 17, 2005
E2
Part Two
Jan 18, 2005

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator (voice)
KDKeith David
Keith David
Jack Johnson (voice)
JJ
Jack Johnson
Self (archive footage)
SCStanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch
Self - writer
JJ
James Earl Jones
Self - actor
BS
Bert Sugar
Self - boxing historian
GEGerald Early
Gerald Early
Self - writer
JT
José Torres
Self - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
RR
Randy Roberts
Self - biographer
JN
Jack Newfield
Self - journalist
WH
W.C. Heinz
Self - sportswriter
GPGeorge Plimpton
George Plimpton
Self - writer

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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, United Kingdom and Guernsey and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson on Netflix?

No, Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson for free?

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson?

No — Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.