Who is Jesse Owens in Race?

Stephan James plays Jesse Owens in the film.

Race

Name: Race
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-02-19
Rating: 77

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Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose 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. “Race” is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Feb 19, 2016
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Who directed Race?: Stephen Hopkins

Who is Jesse Owens in Race?: Stephan James plays Jesse Owens in the film.

What is Race about?: Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose 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. “Race” is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.