The Jesse Owens Story
Based on the inspiring true story
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Top Cast

Dorian Harewood
as Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
Dan Ammerman
as Coach Robertson
Coach Robertson

Tom Bosley
as Jimmy Hoffa
Jimmy Hoffa
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