Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

Name: Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
Released: 2016-08-05
Rating: 7

2016

Trailer

In 1936, 18 African American athletes dubbed the "black auxiliary" by Hitler defied Nazi Aryan Supremacy and Jim Crow Racism to win hearts and medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin. The world remembers Jesse Owens. But, Olympic Pride American Prejudice shows how all 18 are a seminal precursor to the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Release Date

2016-08-05

Status

Released

Original Title

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

Runtime

1h 30m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Overview

In 1936, 18 African American athletes dubbed the "black auxiliary" by Hitler defied Nazi Aryan Supremacy and Jim Crow Racism to win hearts and medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin. The world remembers Jesse Owens. But, Olympic Pride American Prejudice shows how all 18 are a seminal precursor to the modern Civil Rights Movement.

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