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Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis , Jeremy Irons , William Hurt and ...
Feb 19, 2016 · A movie about the life and achievements of Jesse Owens, the African American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. The movie shows his struggles with racism, politics, and personal challenges, as well as his coach, his rivalry with Hitler, and his legacy.
- (41K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Stephen Hopkins
- 2016-02-19
Feb 17, 2016 · The Race true story reveals that during Jesse Owens' and Luz Long's intense long jump battle (a moment depicted in the movie) the two became friends. Long is indeed noted for giving Owens advice during the qualifying round.
Amid racial tensions in the U.S. and abroad, track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens goes for gold and glory at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin in this biopic. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Stephen Hopkins
- 134 min
Race (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Jun 15, 2020 · Watch how Stephan James portrays the legendary Black athlete who defied racism and won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Games. Learn about his courage, determination and impact on history and sports.
- 4 min
- Vanja Mutabdzija Jaksic
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Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
