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 to go and the pressure not to go, he had to do it for himself. Unknowingly, he changed the world and broke so many barriers by doing so, by being a leader.
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…
- 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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 …
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