Here’s the True Story Behind the Jesse Owens Biopic Race | TIME

Here’s the True Story Behind the Jesse Owens Biopic Race | TIME:

Stephan James plays the Olympic gold medalist in a new film out Feb. 19

Ficklin Media Note: The comparisons of Donald Trump to the rise of Hitler phenomenon is somewhat overblown in my opinion. But it is always useful to never forget the global mega tragedy such a national movement brought to bear.

The February 19th  release of the Jesse Owens movie is a timely reminder that politics always permeates sport both at home and abroad, then and now.