The Jesse Owens Story Is Told In “Race,” Check Out The New Trailer

The Jesse Owens Story Is Told In
Photo Courtesy: Focus features

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – October 14, 2015 (Gephardt Daily) — Focus Features has released its new trailer for the film “Race.”

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar 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.

“Race” is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.

Photo Courtesy: Focus features
Photo Courtesy: Focus features

Directed by Stephen Hopkins and starring Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice van Houten, Shanice Banton and William Hurt, the film opens nationwide February 16, 2016.

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