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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

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    " The incredible true story of gold medal legend, Jesse Owens."
    Country
    Spoken Language
    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
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    • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

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    • Profanity

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    Description

    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.

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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.

    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.

    Production

    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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    Critique: 48

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    The Verge February 18, 2016

    Relying on the thrill of the running scenes, on what Owens accomplishes, lets Race come by its uplift through action, instead of big speeches.

    ReelViews February 21, 2016

    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...

    The Guardian February 19, 2016

    Race eventually crosses the expected finish line, but there are hurdles along the way that can’t be overcome.

    TIME Magazine February 19, 2016

    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.

    Detroit News February 19, 2016

    A so-so movie about an extraordinary athlete.

    Rolling Stone February 18, 2016

    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...

    San Jose Mercury News February 17, 2016

    "Race" is the story of Owens in his finest moments, and it succeeds in telling it. Just don’t expect more than that.

    AV Club February 18, 2016

    Ultimately, it offers history told as a series of passing anecdotes.

    Slant Magazine February 18, 2016

    The film is a complication-smoothing take on Jesse Owens’s elegant riposte to Hitler’s racism at the 1936 Olympics.

    Boston Globe February 18, 2016

    "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...

    Toronto Sun February 23, 2016

    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...

    New York Post February 18, 2016

    "Race" is disappointing in parts, but Stephan James makes for an appealing star …

    USA Today February 18, 2016

    At a time when the Oscars and movies, in general, struggle with finding racial balance, two guys of different skin colors coming together for...

    Chicago Tribune February 18, 2016

    "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...

    Movie Mom February 18, 2016

    Rich, compelling drama and a fitting tribute.

    Daily Telegraph June 2, 2016

    Every sports film needs some solid opposition to raise the stakes. How about the entire Third Reich?

    New York Times February 18, 2016

    "Race" reminds us that long before television elevated black sports heroes into gods, there were athletes like Jesse Owens who paved the way.

    RogerEbert.com February 18, 2016

    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...

    Philadelphia Inquirer February 18, 2016

    The film delivers what it promises – an education and a thrill.

    Little White Lies June 3, 2016

    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...

    Collider February 19, 2016

    'Race' is mostly a film that recounts Owens' achievements. It’s not a human representation of his experience.

    America Magazine February 17, 2016

    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...

    San Diego Reader February 18, 2016

    Overstuffed, muddy-headed, heavy-handed, derivative, and weirdly sanitized – and yet it almost works, because who wouldn’t thrill to see...

    Scroll.in April 15, 2016

    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...

    TheWrap February 18, 2016

    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...

    MovieFreak.com August 15, 2016

    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...

    The Guardian June 2, 2016

    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...

    The Atlantic February 19, 2016

    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...

    Flavorwire April 27, 2016

    It’s an important story about a groundbreaking African American, and it’s disappointing to see it reframed, by its (white) directo...

    Variety February 18, 2016

    Making a few admirable attempts to complicate what could have been a standard-issue inspirational sports narrative, "Race" is better than it h...

    NPR February 19, 2016

    A handsomely mounted drama about a pivotal moment in the life of track star Jesse Owens …

    Toronto Star February 18, 2016

    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...

    New York Daily News February 18, 2016

    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...

    Irish Times August 9, 2016

    Race is a classic underdog sports movie.

    Independent June 3, 2016

    As a primer on Owens’s life and achievements, the film works well enough. As a drama about race, politics, changing social attitude...

    SFGATE February 18, 2016

    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...

    AWFJ Women on Film September 29, 2021

    Just when I was beginning to lose hope when it comes to Hollywood’s disturbing penchant for seeing black characters as victims, Race com...

    Austin Chronicle February 18, 2016

    Director Stephen Hopkins does a serviceable job at the helm, but adds little zing to the proceedings.

    indieWire April 12, 2017

    Race isn’t a bad film or biopic for that matter. It’s beautifully shot, informative, and has some fantastic actors helming it. How...

    Village Voice February 19, 2016

    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.

    New Yorker February 22, 2016

    A wallpaper-thin but sentimentally effective hagiography.

    Wall Street Journal February 18, 2016

    It’s a saga of unquenchable spirit and fast-twitch muscles shot in slow-twitch style.

    Globe and Mail February 19, 2016

    Hopkins films all the races with suitable lan – since Owens was a sprinter, accomplishing his feats in a matter of seconds, they are...

    The Guardian June 5, 2016

    The simplistic approach means that the film might work best for family audiences as an entry-level introduction to the history of racial politics.

    Entertainment Weekly February 18, 2016

    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...

    Vox February 26, 2016

    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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