Jesse Owens
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.
Previews + Extras
Jesse Owens Behind the Scenes
S24 E7 - 2m 25s
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.
Jesse Owens in Hitler's Germany
S24 E7 - 2m 7s
Jesse Owens' victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics were an affront to Nazi beliefs.
A Hero's Welcome?
S24 E7 - 1m 35s
After victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned to a segregated America.
The Track: A Great Equalizer?
S24 E7 - 2m 20s
Jesse Owens' success on the track didn't translate to fair treatment off the track.
Jesse Owens Preview
S24 E7 - 30s
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.
Jesse Owens, Chapter 1
S24 E7 - 10m 28s
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.
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