Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens is a 2012 American documentary television film produced and distributed by PBS. It serves as the seventh episode of season 24 of American Experience. Summary It centers on American track and field athlete Jesse Owens and his participation in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Production and release PBS produced the film for American Experience. The film serves as a profile of Owens and includes experts weighing in on his accomplishments. Laurens Grant directed the film. Stanley Nelson, who frequently collaborates with PBS wrote the film. Andre Braugher narrates the film.