I grew up on basketball, volleyball, that sort of thing. For me, track and field was a whole 'nother beast.
That was my goal in portraying Jesse Owens: bringing that level of humanity so people could understand who he was as a person. - Stephan James
That was my goal in portraying Jesse Owens: bringing that level of humanity so people could understand who he was as a person.
- Stephan James
I knew [Jesse Owens'] name, but I really didn't remember what it is he had done, so I felt like I had to get refreshed. So I read the script and I re… - Stephan James
I knew [Jesse Owens'] name, but I really didn't remember what it is he had done, so I felt like I had to get refreshed. So I read the script and I re…
I grew up on basketball, volleyball, that sort of thing. For me, track and field was a whole 'nother beast. - Stephan James
John Lewis is such a remarkable human being. Literally, such a beautiful human being. I remember the first time I met him. We were in the middle of a… - Stephan James
John Lewis is such a remarkable human being. Literally, such a beautiful human being. I remember the first time I met him. We were in the middle of a…
Jesse Owen was bigger than a black hero, he was an American hero. For me, I looked at it from that perspective. Through my research, I obviously lear… - Stephan James
Jesse Owen was bigger than a black hero, he was an American hero. For me, I looked at it from that perspective. Through my research, I obviously lear…
What I've learned about that word is context, where the world is coming from - in the era the film is set, it obviously is used derogatorily. In 'Sel… - Stephan James
What I've learned about that word is context, where the world is coming from - in the era the film is set, it obviously is used derogatorily. In 'Sel…
The issue of racism happens all over the world. Granted, people - especially Americans - don't know the the Canadian culture. But if you look outside… - Stephan James
The issue of racism happens all over the world. Granted, people - especially Americans - don't know the the Canadian culture. But if you look outside…
You have such a big responsibility. This person is still alive. You would think that they think highly of themselves and their accomplishments and wh… - Stephan James
You have such a big responsibility. This person is still alive. You would think that they think highly of themselves and their accomplishments and wh…
I realize the importance of retelling those stories is so that, one, we don't forget what our ancestors had to do so we can be where we are, and two,… - Stephan James
I realize the importance of retelling those stories is so that, one, we don't forget what our ancestors had to do so we can be where we are, and two,…
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