Olympic Pride, American Prejudice (2016)
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.
Director: Deborah Riley Draper
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Cast
- Blair Underwood - Narrator (voice)
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
olympic games, woman director, black history, olympic athlete, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Olympic Pride, American Prejudice about?
- 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.
- Who directed Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
- Olympic Pride, American Prejudice was directed by Deborah Riley Draper.
- Who stars in Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
- Olympic Pride, American Prejudice stars Blair Underwood.
- How long is Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
- Olympic Pride, American Prejudice has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
- Olympic Pride, American Prejudice is a Documentary, History film.