Do you like biographies? So you can’t miss what TFX is broadcasting this Thursday night. Released in theaters in 2016, The Color of Victory, acclaimed by AlloCiné viewers with a flattering average rating of 4 out of 5, is a fascinating film that recounts the extraordinary story of Jesse Owens, a black athlete who defied Hitler.
The color of victory tells a story Jesse Owens, a young working class African American preparing to compete in the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin. However, while he struggles in his personal life against ambient racism, the United States is still unsure about participating in these games, which are organized in Nazi Germany. However, Jessie’s determination to enter the competition remains intact…
A huge challenge to bring the incredible story of a black athlete to the screen Jesse Owens1936 Berlin Summer Games four-time gold medalist in front of Adolf Hitler. More than a biographical film, here we are dealing with a fascinating film on a political-historical level, a sensitive humanistic work that touches the heart.
“For the audience to really understand the special dimension of the hero’s exploits, we had to contextualize the film on a historical level.”– says Joe Shrapnel, screenwriter The color of victory.
“People don’t necessarily know that the Games were almost never held, or at least not without the participation of the United States.” Anyway, the Berlin Games were the last to be held before the end of the war. It was the world. Then it changes.”
The “Star Wars” actor almost played Jesse Owens
to find an interpreter Jesse OwensProduction The color of victory Expanded his research to the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and non-English speaking countries. John Boyega was approached, but turned down, to star in Star Wars – The Force Awakens.
In the end, it was the young Canadian actor Stephen James who was chosen to wear the shoes of this athlete who left his mark in history. The latter had to work with a specialist athletic trainer to get the style Jesse Owens And he also followed the advice of his running daughters and granddaughters.
Are you ready to discover this exciting true story in your living room? So get ready for your signs… Look!
tonight on TFX at 9:05 p.m.
Source: Allocine
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