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 learned a lot, much of which made me sad, upset, disappointed and even angry, regarding what Jesse had to go through. Not only was he a black man in America during an age of high racial tension and segregation, but he was also living in the middle of the Great Depression - it was very difficult times for him and his family.
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…
- 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
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 …
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
I grew up on basketball, volleyball, that sort of thing. For me, track and field was a whole 'nother beast.
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…
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,…
I want to be a superhero, I want to be Spider-Man or Batman. Will you let me know if you have any connections? Let's make it happen. - Stephan James
I want to be a superhero, I want to be Spider-Man or Batman. Will you let me know if you have any connections? Let's make it happen.
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