Jesse Owens

"Jesse Owens" is a powerful documentary that explores the triumphs and challenges of the legendary track and field athlete, from his early career to his historic performance at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The film delves into the pressures Owens faced to attend the games, the controversial boycott movement, and Adolf Hitler's own ambitions for the event. But beyond the Olympics, the documentary also examines Owens' struggles with racism in his own country, offering a nuanced portrayal of an American icon.

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