Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics

The dramatic tale of Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda. Features archival footage, smartly executed animation and first-hand interviews from family members, journalists, historians and reputable athletes including former track and field athlete Carl Lewis, journalist and New York Times best-selling author Jeremy Schaap, and Owens' daughters Marlene and Beverly Owens, among others.

Category

Documentary / Special

Original air date

06/19/2024