Race (2016 film)

This article is about the biographical film. For the documentary about Jesse Owens, see Jesse Owens (American Experience). For the 2008 Bollywood film, see Race (2008 film).

Race
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStephen Hopkins
Written by
  • Joe Shrapnel
  • Anna Waterhouse
Produced by
  • Karsten Brünig
  • Luc Dayan
  • Kate Garwood
  • Stephen Hopkins
  • Jean-Charles Levy
  • Nicolas Manuel
  • Louis-Philippe Rochon
  • Dominique Séguin
Starring
CinematographyPeter Levy
Edited byJohn Smith
Music byRachel Portman
Production
companies
  • Forecast Pictures[1][2][3]
  • Solofilms
  • Trinica
  • Trinity Race[4]
  • Totally Commercial Films
  • Mister Smith Entertainment
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 11, 2016 (2016-02-11) (Toronto)
  • February 19, 2016 (2016-02-19) (Canada)
  • July 27, 2016 (2016-07-27) (France)
  • July 28, 2016 (2016-07-28) (Germany)
[5]
Running time
135 minutes[6]
Countries
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany[7]
LanguagesEnglish
German
Budget$5 million[8][9]
Box office$25.1 million[10]

Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African-American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.[11] Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten. It is a co-production of Canada, Germany and France.[7]

Principal photography began on 24 July 2014, in Montreal, Canada. Forecast Pictures, Solofilms and Trinity Race produced the film, supported by the Owens family, the Jesse Owens Foundation, the Jesse Owens Trust and the Luminary Group.[11] The film was a commercial success and received mixed to positive reviews, winning four Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Actor for James.

  1. ^ Linden, Sheri (February 18, 2016). "'Race': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (October 13, 2015). "Watch: Stephan James Channels Olympian Jesse Owens in 'Race' Trailer". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (October 1, 2014). "William Hurt Joins Jesse Owens Biopic 'Race'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Barker, Andrew (February 18, 2016). "Film Review: 'Race'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved February 18, 2017. A Focus Features release and presentation in association with the Jesse Owens Foundation and the Luminary Group of a Solofilms/Trinica/Trinity Race production.
  5. ^ "Race". IMDb. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  6. ^ "RACE (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Race (2016)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  8. ^ "Race (2016)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "Race". The Wrap. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  10. ^ "Race". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  11. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 16, 2014). "Focus Features First To Start Line On Crowded Field Of Jesse Owens Biopics". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved July 28, 2014.