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Jesse Owens

His stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympics captivated the world and infuriated the Nazis.

Aired 04/30/2012 | Expired 08/03/2024 | Rating NR

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American Experience

Jesse Owens

Season 24 Episode 7 | 52m 8sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

His stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympics captivated the world and infuriated the Nazis.

The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.

Aired 04/30/2012 | Expired 08/03/2024 | Rating NR

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American Experience

Jesse Owens

Season 24 Episode 7 | 52m 8sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus.

Aired 04/30/2012 | Expired 08/03/2024 | Rating NR

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