Race

2016 · 134 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.3 (1,442 votes)

Dir. Stephen Hopkins · Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten, Jeremy Irons · Music Rachel Portman

“The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens”

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Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete 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.

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Feel the weight of history and the thrill of athletic triumph. This film is a determined, inspiring journey through a pivotal moment, showcasing unwavering human spirit against formidable prejudice. It's a tense, yet ultimately uplifting, experience of perseverance and defiance.

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