Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin

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)

Main Cast

Jesse Owens

Host / Narrator

Age : 66 | Popularity : 12%

Kai Long

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Crew	Cinematography	Michael Elliot
Directing	Director	Bud Greenspan
Writing	Writer	Bud Greenspan
Production	Producer	Bud Greenspan
Department	Role	Name

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