# Race (2016)

> Jesse Owens confronts racism at home and fascist spectacle abroad while pursuing Olympic greatness under the pressure of history.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/203999

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Stephen Hopkins
- Cast: Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Eli Goree, Shanice Banton, Carice van Houten, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt, David Kross
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3499096/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, serious, tense, inspirational viewing, historical film night

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