Jesse Owens
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurens Grant
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Title
- Jesse Owens
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurens Grant
Stanley Nelson
Laurens Grant, Stanley Nelson
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Laurens Grant
Director
Laurens Grant
Producer
Stanley Nelson
Writer
Stanley Nelson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesse Owens
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What is Jesse Owens about?
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.
Who directed Jesse Owens?
Jesse Owens was directed by Laurens Grant.
Who stars in Jesse Owens?
The principal cast of Jesse Owens includes Andre Braugher, Jesse Owens, Adolf Hitler.
When was Jesse Owens released and how long is it?
Jesse Owens was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 53m.