Jesse Owens (film)

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Jesse Owens
StarringJesse Owens
Country of originUnited States
Release
Original release
  • May 1, 2012 (2012-05-01)

Jesse Owens is a documentary created by PBS[1][2][3] for the American Experience series.[2][4][5] The documentary premiered on May 1, 2012. The documentary centers on Jesse Owens and his participation in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[3][4][6] The documentary was directed by Laruens Grant.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Video: Jesse Owens". PBS. May 1, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Mike Hale (April 30, 2012). "An Olympic Champion, a Symbol and an Awkward Partner With Fame". New York Times. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Gerald Jordan (April 30, 2012). "PBS'S 'JESSE OWENS' A WINNING TRIBUTE". TV Worth Watching. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  4. ^ a b Joe Spring (August 2, 2012). "10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT JESSE OWENS AND THE 1936 OLYMPICS". Outside Online. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  5. ^ Mark Dawidziak (April 28, 2012). "Jesse Owens featured by PBS documentary series 'American Experience'". Cleveland. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  6. ^ Chris Ball (May 1, 2012). "Jesse Owens' story strides onto PBS and DVD". Cleveland. Retrieved October 19, 2012.


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