Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin
Originally released in 1966. Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin is a history/tv movie film. directed by Bud Greenspan. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jesse Owens and Kai Long
Synopsis
The rise of National Socialism in Germany and Hitler’s anti-semitic policies and advocation of the superiority of the Aryan race resulted in several calls for a boycott of the games. Against this political backdrop, Jesse Owens’ haul of four gold medals is all the more significant. For a black athlete to demonstrate clearly his superior athleticism and so convincingly outperform his white counterparts was a massive slap in the face for Hitler and made a mockery of his racist theories during his Nazi showpiece games. Standing in the box at the Olympiastadion where Hitler sat to watch the games, Jesse Owens tells with pride that the flag of the US team was the only one not to be dipped as the athletes passed the Führer. (andberlin.com)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin about?
The rise of National Socialism in Germany and Hitler’s anti-semitic policies and advocation of the superiority of the Aryan race resulted in several calls for a boycott of the games. Against thi...
Who directed Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin?
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin was directed by Bud Greenspan.
How long is Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin?
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin released?
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin?
The main cast of Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin includes Jesse Owens, Kai Long.