Race

Theatrical - Wide 2016-02-19

Cast Stephan James Jason Sudeikis Jeremy Irons William Hurt
Directed by Stephen Hopkins
Written by Joe Shrapnel Anna Waterhouse

Genres: Biography Drama

Synopsis

Track and field star Jesse Owens overcomes adversity to win four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

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