The Jesse Owens Story

The Jesse Owens Story

Based on the inspiring true story

G 1984 · 174 min · ★ 8.1 · Drama, History, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Richard Irving · Written by Harold Gast

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