I grew up on basketball, volleyball, that sort of thing. For me, track and field was a whole 'nother beast.
Jesse Owens had to be a very strong person. There were a lot of protests, but I think that he knew, despite the pressure on both sides, the pressure … - Stephan James
Jesse Owens had to be a very strong person. There were a lot of protests, but I think that he knew, despite the pressure on both sides, the pressure …
- 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…
Sacrifice. I'd never been in a position where I was number one on the call sheet, and everything was in my lap. I worked 16 hour days, and I was just… - Stephan James
Sacrifice. I'd never been in a position where I was number one on the call sheet, and everything was in my lap. I worked 16 hour days, and I was just…
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…
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.
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…
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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