A new trailer for the upcoming biopic Race has just debuted online.
The film, which arrives in cinemas this summer, features an all-star cast that includes Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice Van Houten and William Hurt. The trailer provides a look into the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.
Here’s the official blurb.
In 1936 the Olympic Games were held in Berlin, Germany. Organised by the ruling Nazi-Party, the games were intended to showcase Hitler’s vision of the supremacy of the Aryan race. That Nazi dream was shattered by a black American athlete named Jesse Owens.
Race is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, a man that the New York Times called “the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history”. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, friendship and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.
Watch the full trailer for Race, which is directed by Stephen Hopkins, below. Check it out in U.K. cinemas from June 3rd, 2016.
