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It is hard to believe that we haven’t gotten a Jesse Owens biopic before Race. The new film from Stephen Hopkins gives 21st century audiences a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic people of the 20th century. Sometimes with biopics, it’s simply a case of the […]

Race Review: Jesse Owens Story Satisfies

February 19, 2016 in Uncategorized tagged Movie Reviews / Race by joeldamos

The minute Race star Stephan James heard about the film that chronicles the life story of Jesse James (that co-stars Jason Sudeikis) and his triumphant, world-changing, experiences at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he did everything he could to be a part of the magic. “When I first read the script, […]

Race: Stephan James on Finding “Humanity” of Jesse Owens

February 19, 2016 in Interviews tagged interviews / Race by joeldamos

Not only was Jason Sudeikis ready for the challenge of tackling his first dramatic role in Race, but he also knew the hurdle that would have to be overcome finding the soul of the man who coached Jesse Owens into history. “Relative to what Stephan James (who plays Owens) is […]

Race: Jason Sudeikis Gets Dramatic Playing The “Accidental Non-Racist”

February 17, 2016 in Interviews tagged interviews / Jason Sudeikis / Race by joeldamos

Shanice Banton (who first grabbed our attention on the hit show Degrassi) is cherishing the role of a lifetime in Race. In the riveting and emotionally powerful Jesse Owens biopic, Banton plays Ruth, the iconic runner/barrier breaker’s soulmate. Banton sat down for an exclusive interview with The Movie Mensch where […]

Race Exclusive: Shanice Banton Explores the “Tremendous Inspiration” of Jesse ...

February 16, 2016 in Interviews tagged Exclusives / interviews / Race by joeldamos

The triumphant and inspiring story of sports and cultural legend Jesse Owens is coming to the big screen from Focus Features. The first trailer for Race is here and it has us already getting the chills, simply from the two minute tease! Stephan James (Selma) stars as Owens and the […]

Race Trailer: Jesse Owens Story Comes to Life

October 14, 2015 in Movie Trailers tagged Jason Sudeikis / Movie Trailers / Race by joeldamos