Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

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.
IMDb 7.3/1020161 h 19 min
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 7.3/1020161 h 19 min
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 7.3/1020161 h 19 min
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.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Deborah Riley Draper
Producers
Blair UnderwoodDr. Amy TiemannDeborah Riley Draper
Cast
Blair UnderwoodIsiah ThomasCarl LewisAndrew Young
Studio
Gravitas Ventures
Content advisory
7+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
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