John Boyega was initially set to star as Owens; however, he eventually dropped out to star in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. and was subsequently replaced by Stephan James. German and Canadian distribution was handled by Squareone Entertainment and Entertainment One with Focus Features handling the distribution in the United States.
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Race (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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- 1 Rachel PortmanRace Opening Titles 2:35
- 2 Rachel PortmanThree World Records 1:25
- 3 Rachel PortmanThe Men's Broad Jump Final 2:20
- 4 Rachel PortmanOn the Bus to USC 1:26
- 5 Rachel PortmanU.S. Olympic Vote 2:48
- 6 Rachel PortmanTraining 1:28
- 7 Rachel PortmanA Business Proposal 1:33
- 8 Rachel PortmanAvery Visits Berlin 1:56
- 9 Rachel PortmanHope You Don't Go 4:32
- 10 Rachel PortmanThe 200m Final 3:01
- 11 Rachel PortmanI Came Here to Run 2:42
- 12 Rachel PortmanFresh Blood 0:49
- 13 Rachel PortmanArrival at the Games 2:40
- 14 Rachel PortmanMeeting with Goebbels 1:39
- 15 Rachel PortmanMeters Are Longer Than Yards 1:39
- 16 Rachel PortmanThe Olympic Stadium 4:14
- 17 Rachel PortmanIt's Not Your Race 2:33
- 18 Rachel PortmanThe Final Event 2:10
- 19 Rachel PortmanThose Are the Rules 2:04
- 20 Rachel PortmanWaiting for Ruth 1:25
- 21 Rachel PortmanPlease Take Your Last Jump 2:24
- 22 Rachel PortmanYou Made History 1:53
- 23 Aloe BlaccLet the Games Begin 3:42
Race
(2016)1
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, deutsch |
| Runtime | 2 hr 14 min |
| Budget | $5 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $25 070 261 February 11, 2016 |
| USA | $19 206 207 |
| Other countries | $5 864 054 |
| Box Office – Budget | $20 070 261 |
| Premiere: USA | $19 206 207 February 17, 2016 |
| first day | $2 378 438 |
| first weekend | $7 353 922 |
| rollout | 317 days |
| Digital: World | May 17, 2016 |
| Parental Advisory | Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Profanity |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | 10 secondes de liberté Canada El Triunfo del Espíritu United States Zeit für Legenden Germany |
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Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.Сast and Crew
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The True Story Behind the Film "Race" (2016)
Jesse Owens: The Legendary Athlete
The film "Race" is based on the true story of Jesse Owens, an African American track and field athlete who gained international fame during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Owens was born in 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He showed exceptional talent in athletics from a young age, eventually attending Ohio State University, where he became known as the "Buckeye Bullet."The 1936 Berlin Olympics
The 1936 Olympics, held in Nazi Germany, were intended by Adolf Hitler to showcase Aryan supremacy. However, Jesse Owens defied these expectations by winning four gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100 meter relay. His remarkable achievements not only challenged the Nazi ideology but also made him a symbol of hope and equality.Historical Accuracy of the Film
The film "Race" strives to accurately depict the life and achievements of Jesse Owens. It highlights his struggles with racial discrimination in the United States and the challenges he faced on the international stage. The film also explores his relationship with his coach, Larry Snyder, portrayed by Jason Sudeikis.Key Figures in the Story
- Jesse Owens: The protagonist, whose athletic prowess challenged racial barriers.
- Larry Snyder: Owens' dedicated coach who played a crucial role in his success.
- Stephen Hopkins: The director of the film, who aimed to capture the essence of Owens' journey.
- Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse: Screenwriters who crafted the narrative to reflect historical events.
Overall, "Race" is a tribute to Jesse Owens and his legacy, capturing the spirit of his achievements and the impact he had on the world.
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Critique: 48
Relying on the thrill of the running scenes, on what Owens accomplishes, lets Race come by its uplift through action, instead of big speeches.
The bare necessities are there, the performances are competent, and there are some strong moments but Race suffers from a lack of ambition. It&rsqu...
Race eventually crosses the expected finish line, but there are hurdles along the way that can’t be overcome.
Where is Owens in all of this? By the end of Race, we don’t know much more about him as an individual than we did when the movie began.
Director Stephen Hopkins plods when he needs to sprint, but Jesse Owens is a great movie subject. His triumph at the 1936 Olympics left Hitler...
"Race" is the story of Owens in his finest moments, and it succeeds in telling it. Just don’t expect more than that.
The film is a complication-smoothing take on Jesse Owens’s elegant riposte to Hitler’s racism at the 1936 Olympics.
"Race" wants so badly to get every last bit of the big picture that it dashes past the little details that actually tell a story. Like an over-trai...
A glossy, superficial biopic set in a historical context that begs for more, Race can at least claim to be one of the two best movies ever mad...
"Race" is disappointing in parts, but Stephan James makes for an appealing star …
At a time when the Oscars and movies, in general, struggle with finding racial balance, two guys of different skin colors coming together for...
"Race" can’t help but engage when it gets to the games. But what’s the point of telling Jesse Owens' story if you don’t get into...
Every sports film needs some solid opposition to raise the stakes. How about the entire Third Reich?
"Race" reminds us that long before television elevated black sports heroes into gods, there were athletes like Jesse Owens who paved the way.
The predictability of its storytelling beats isn’t really the problem, for there is comfort to be found in the dance of the familiar. The iss...
The film delivers what it promises – an education and a thrill.
Hopkins wants us to believe that the unifying power of sport can overcome the divisiveness of politics, and so he places all subtlety to the side t...
'Race' is mostly a film that recounts Owens' achievements. It’s not a human representation of his experience.
The close-ups tell you where to look; the music tells you how to feel. Which is not to say the indelicately titled Race is less than entertaining...
Overstuffed, muddy-headed, heavy-handed, derivative, and weirdly sanitized – and yet it almost works, because who wouldn’t thrill to see...
The tension of the competition, usually the staple of sporting films, is sorely missing. You don’t get a sense of the rigour of Owens' t...
Race attempts to tell two stories: about the life of Jesse Owens and the relationship between the US and Germany. Neither receives the attention it...
A keen exploration of how to make a political statement without saying a word, and how best to stay true to one’s self while making nece...
Race means well, and it certainly wants to tell Owens' story as completely as it can. Yet Hopkins and company never quite get there, the whole ente...
That it remains broadly watchable owes much to James’s lean, committed turn, but what’s around him often seems to be carving its lightn...
Race wants to end, unsurprisingly, on a note of uplift-but for a film with so much dark, unexplored potential, it’s an unsatisfying fini...
It’s an important story about a groundbreaking African American, and it’s disappointing to see it reframed, by its (white) directo...
Making a few admirable attempts to complicate what could have been a standard-issue inspirational sports narrative, "Race" is better than it h...
A handsomely mounted drama about a pivotal moment in the life of track star Jesse Owens …
Owens’s story is certainly one that needs telling, although Race isn’t as strong as it could be, even if it does include a larger...
As a Hollywood biography of the great Jesse Owens, it’s meant to be epic. But its characters feel flat and unreal. Apart from a few...
As a primer on Owens’s life and achievements, the film works well enough. As a drama about race, politics, changing social attitude...
It’s amazing, the power of drama to make audiences worry about an outcome that is part of the historical record, but "Race" accomplishes just...
Just when I was beginning to lose hope when it comes to Hollywood’s disturbing penchant for seeing black characters as victims, Race com...
Director Stephen Hopkins does a serviceable job at the helm, but adds little zing to the proceedings.
Race isn’t a bad film or biopic for that matter. It’s beautifully shot, informative, and has some fantastic actors helming it. How...
Race follows the pattern of so many other sports biopics in which it’s white patronage that makes black triumphs possible.
ace is a history lesson, personal profile and a crowd pleaser.
It’s a saga of unquenchable spirit and fast-twitch muscles shot in slow-twitch style.
Hopkins films all the races with suitable lan – since Owens was a sprinter, accomplishing his feats in a matter of seconds, they are...
The simplistic approach means that the film might work best for family audiences as an entry-level introduction to the history of racial politics.
The title is on-the-nose but rather fitting for the story of Jesse Owens, the black track-and-field athlete who stunned the world by winning four g...
Jesse Owens was a runner – but that doesn’t mean Race should run away from his story. Sadly, that’s exactly what the new biop...
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Just a good sports drama about the great track and field athlete Jesse Owens, whose personality has long deserved a film like this. The film was made on a fairly large scale for its budget. The actor in the leading role is not bad, but is a little lost compared to Sudeikis and Irons.
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