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Jesse Owens details Jesse's early career; describes Adolf Hitler s outsized ambitions for the 1936 Olympics; explores the movement in Western democracies to boycott the event; and explains the pressures on Owens to attend. The film also explores why, despite his success in Germany, Owens struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling with its own deeply entrenched racism.
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Year
2012
Runtime
53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, History
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Language
EN
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Questions about Jesse Owens
How long is Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens has a runtime of 53m ( and 53 minutes).
Who directed Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens was directed by Laurens Grant and released in 2012.
What genre is Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens is a Documentary, History film (2012).
Who stars in Jesse Owens?
The cast of Jesse Owens includes Andre Braugher, Jesse Owens, Adolf Hitler.
What is the TMDB rating for Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
