Discriminated in his own country for his race, his bold decision to participate in the 1939 Berlin Olympics came at an even bigger risk.
Race will relive the true events tracking Owens rise to becoming an Olympic champion from his impoverished upbringing to his defiance against the Nazi regime. The film stars Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons and Carice Van Houten. Race will be released on June 3.