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The true story of the legendary Black athlete Jesse Owens, whose incredible perseverance led him to the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Berlin. The obstacles and temptations he encountered along the way were nothing compared to the momentous race watched by the whole world. Holding their breath, some hoped for Jesse's victory as a symbol of justice and dignity, while others longed for his defeat in the name of ideological triumph. A few seconds — and Jesse burst into history, boldly defying Hitler himself.