The Jesse Owens Story

The Jesse Owens Story (1984)

July 9th, 19842h 54min

Drama, History, TV Movie
79%

Overview

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.


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