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The Jesse Owens Story

Where:

🇩🇪 Germany Alabama Illinois Ohio

When:

The 1930s The 1950s The 1960s

Based on the inspiring true story — The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.

Released in 1984 — 174 minutes

Genres:

Drama History

Language:

English