Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
Originally released in 2016. Olympic Pride, American Prejudice is a documentary/history film. directed by Deborah Riley Draper.
Starring Blair Underwood
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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...
Who directed Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice was directed by Deborah Riley Draper.
How long is Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Olympic Pride, American Prejudice released?
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice was released on August 5, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Olympic Pride, American Prejudice?
The main cast of Olympic Pride, American Prejudice includes Blair Underwood.