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Historical documentary

Jesse Owens (2012): Cast

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Jesse Owens is a 2012 historical documentary directed by Laurens Grant, starring Adolf Hitler, Andre Braugher and Jesse Owens. It runs 53 minutes.

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Jesse Owens (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Laurens Grant
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
GBH
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jesse Owens About?

The premise of Jesse Owens without spoilers.

The documentary chronicles Owens’s rise to fame, examines Hitler’s grand plans for the 1936 Berlin Games and the Western push to boycott them, and details the pressure on Owens to compete. It also probes why, despite triumphing in Germany, he faced limited opportunities at home amid persistent U.S. racism.

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Cast & crew

Jesse Owens Cast & Characters

Adolf Hitler leads the cast, with Andre Braugher as Narrator and Jesse Owens. Directed by Laurens Grant.

From the director

More from Laurens Grant

More films directed by Laurens Grant: For All Humankind and Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement.

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FAQ

Jesse Owens FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jesse Owens, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens runs 53 minutes.

When was Jesse Owens released?

Jesse Owens was released on January 2, 2012.

Who directed Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens was directed by Laurens Grant.

More films by Laurens Grant

Who is in the cast of Jesse Owens?

Jesse Owens stars Adolf Hitler, Andre Braugher as Narrator and Jesse Owens.

Does Jesse Owens have a post-credit scene?

No. Jesse Owens has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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