The DVD movie "Race" hit the general public on May 31 and is the tale of an American racing legend Jesse Owens.
The play on words, the title "Race" fits the story-line perfectly. The quote unquote 'good old days' were really not so good, even now, too many people can't accept skin color differences, but in the 1930s bigotry was as common as air, especially in Nazi Germany.
Whether or not Owens marital life was hollywoodized, the movie adheres to the basic facts of the 1936 Olympics which were held in Germany. The Germans not only wanted Jews banned from competing, but African Americans as well. The political powers that existed back in the day put the kibosh on that one and Owens was allowed to race in the 1936 Olympic games.
Owens not only raced, he dominated the sport, setting three world records in 45 minutes, the 200 yard dash, broad jump and the 225 yard hurdles, while also amassing four gold metals that summer.
"It's no secret our government is insane," Larry Snyder said in "Race." Snyder was Owens college coach and Olympic one.
Words of reality then and now, I just have a penchant for the truth.
Even when Owens was awarded the congressional gold medal for being an Olympic hero and an American one everyday of his life, he had to enter the White House through the back door even though the White House was having an extravagant dinner party in his honor. Now we have a black President, so some progression has happened.
"Race" is a three star movie easily and well worth the watch if you enjoy movies with dialogue and a solid plot.
