S24·E7 Jesse Owens
- Episode
- Season 24, Episode 7
- Air Date
- May 1, 2012
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Laurens Grant
- Writer
- Stanley Nelson
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Core
Aired May 1, 2012 55 min
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Synopsis
Despite Jesse Owens' remarkable victories in the face of Nazi racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the athlete struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling to overcome its own deeply entrenched bias.
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Director & writers
Laurens GrantDirectorStanley NelsonWriter
Guest stars
Andre BraugherNarrator (voice) Jesse OwensSelf Hilmar DresslerSelf Jeremy SchaapSelf Professor Margaret MacMillanSelf Theodor MichaelSelf William RhodenSelf Harry EdwardsSelf Volker KlugeSelf Guy WaltersSelf Rainer RotherSelf Iris Cummings CritchellSelf David WallechinskySelf Louis ZamperiniSelf William J. BakerSelf Susan WareSelf
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 24 Episode 7 of American Experience air?
Season 24, Episode 7 ('Jesse Owens') originally aired on May 1, 2012.
How long is Season 24 Episode 7 ('Jesse Owens')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 24 Episode 7?
Despite Jesse Owens' remarkable victories in the face of Nazi racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the athlete struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling to overcome its own deeply entrenched bias....
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