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Athletes, Black Drama Berlin (Germany) 20th century Drama Olympic athletes Drama Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) Drama Owens, Jesse 1913-1980 Drama Race relations Drama Rowers Drama Rowing United States Drama Runners (Sports) Drama University of Washington Rowing DramaSummary: The incredible true story of Olympic legend Jesse Owens. In his epic quest to be the greatest athlete in history, Owens chooses to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany. A film about courage, determination, tolerance, friendship and trust.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA RACCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD RAC RATED PG13Summary: Based on the non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown, and directed by George Clooney, this is the story of the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2024