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Documentary Film - Black and Blue: The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward, and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Game at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

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3/8 7:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.

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  • Free Admission. Open Seating. Free parking.

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Article from AnnArbor.com
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best player, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward's best friend on the team, Gerald Ford. This is the story of two schools, two friends and a game that changed everything. This film blends college football, the quest for equal rights, and the career of a Michigan man who would one day be president.

A reception will follow the program.

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