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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781554440252
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1554440254
Label: Direct Source Label
Manufacturer: Direct Source Label
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Direct Source Label
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 22, 2005
Running Time: 174 minutes
Sales Rank: 12251
Studio: Direct Source Label
Theatrical Release Date: 1984
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The film begins in a federal courtroom later in Jesse's life. He pleads 'no contest' to not filing income taxes for four years. As part of the normal sentencing process (up to four years in prison and $40,000 in fines), the judge assigns a probation officer to meet with Jesse and put together a history of his life and accomplishments. This begins the life story of perhaps the greatest modern day Olympic athlete told through a series of flashbacks and interviews with people who knew him well. It has ... Read More
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My family and I really enjoyed this DVD of The Jesse Owen's Story. The movie is a little dated (1984), but well worth watching and experiencing. It clearly and honestly portrays the life of this outstanding man - how he came to be an Olympian champion, and all that he went through after his success in the Olympics. The DVD is quite long (almost 3 hours) and does not have scene selections, so don't stop it once you are started. This story inspired me to work at being a quality individual ... like ... Read More
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Jesses lets people call him Jesse instead of JC becuase he does not want to cause trouble. I admired that he focused on the job that needed to be done and did not worry about being black.
A German athlete observes Jesse help a Mexican athlete do better. Later, the German athlete helps Jesses when he realizes that the judges attempt to DQ Jesses for jumping too late.
A couple scenes are out of context because they show people in a spotlight with no background.
Much ... Read More
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I was deeply moved by this film that captures the reality of what one of the greatest of our countrymen went through. Much misunderstood throughout history, but cleared up in this film, Jessie Owens is an example that is just as needed today as ever. We owe a great deal to people that lived when he did, suffered in the North like he did, and paved the way for countless others to follow. His faults are honestly shown here, but we need to remember that when he came to prominence it was not like it is today. ... Read More
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