The Jesse Owens Story

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long but good and educational.......2007-09-08

Jesses lets people call him Jesse instead of JC becuase he does not want to cause trouble. I admired that he focused on the job that needed to be done and did not worry about being black.

A German athlete observes Jesse help a Mexican athlete do better. Later, the German athlete helps Jesses when he realizes that the judges attempt to DQ Jesses for jumping too late.

A couple scenes are out of context because they show people in a spotlight with no background.

Much of the move takes place after the Olympics.

Excellent portrait of an American Hero.......2007-01-10

I was deeply moved by this film that captures the reality of what one of the greatest of our countrymen went through. Much misunderstood throughout history, but cleared up in this film, Jessie Owens is an example that is just as needed today as ever. We owe a great deal to people that lived when he did, suffered in the North like he did, and paved the way for countless others to follow. His faults are honestly shown here, but we need to remember that when he came to prominence it was not like it is today. He "paid his dues" in full!!!

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The Jesse Owens Story

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ASIN: B000L7KHHI

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The true life story of the legendary olympic gold champion.

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Real story about the life of Jesse Owens
Good solid film
Great story... is it all true?

The Jesse Owens Story
Starring: Dorian Harewood , Gary Moody , LeVar Burton , Ben Vereen , and Chris Douridas
Director: Richard Irving
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Real story about the life of Jesse Owens.......2004-12-28

This is one of the films I seen. It has good information that discusses about the late Olympic great Jesse Owens. I think everybody should see this film 'cuz it's a classic. Good acting and good quality to it.

Good solid film.......2000-03-06

Jesse Owens is a Hero.he stood Hate in the Face&Looked it down and was a Champion not only of Sport but of Human Rights.Dorian Harewood a Good Actor who i have seen in countless films does a solid job here.

Great story... is it all true?.......1999-06-22

I am a major fan of Jesse Owens, and this film is definitely for fans. Dorian Harewood portrays Jesse very well, but almost in a god-like perfection. Of course, biographies are supposed to emphasize good qualities, but this film leaves you wondering if Jesse Owens had any bad ones. Still a very good film, and an excellent way to introduce people who don't know about him to a great role model, a great athlete and world class human.

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