The Jesse Owens Story (1984)
• July 9th, 1984 • 2h 54min
Drama, History, TV Movie
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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