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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The new movie “Race” follows track superstar Jesse Owens and his struggle with racism during the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. PHOTO COURTESY THIBAULT GRABHERR/FOCUS FEATURES

INTERVIEW: “Race” cast, creatives reflect on production process

Alex Peña February 22, 2016

“Race” tells the true story about track legend Jesse Owens and his experience competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, a volatile time in the history of both the United States and Europe. Racism...

Stephan James and Shanice Banton star in Stephen Hopkins’ new film “Race,” about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The film opens Friday. PHOTO COURTESY THIBAULT GRABHERR/FOCUS FEATURES

REVIEW: “Race” admirably attempts to sprint toward Olympic gold

Alex Peña February 19, 2016

“Race” feels like the sort of film you would watch with your substitute history teacher. It’s just historically relevant enough, isn’t too controversial and has a good set of morals. It sits...

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