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Keeping It 'Reel' - Film Discussion

TRIUMPH: JESSE OWENS AND THE BERLIN OLYMPICS (2024)

Pop some popcorn and join us for a virtual film discussion!

Join us for a discussion on the film TRIUMPH: JESSE OWENS AND THE BERLIN OLYMPICS (2024). "A documentary about the 1936 Berlin Olympics, this film traces the journey of Black track-and-field icon Jesse Owens as he defiantly dismantles Adolf Hitler’s ideology of Aryan supremacy on the global stage. Narrated by award-winning actor Don Cheadle and directed by Andre Gaines, the production draws on archival Olympic footage, elegant animation, and firsthand interviews—including from Owens’s daughters Marlene and Beverly, legendary athlete Carl Lewis, journalist Jeremy Schaap, historians, and other prominent voices."

Be sure to watch the film before attending the program. You can access the film using our Kanopy streaming service available for FREE with your library card. If you do not have a library card, you can visit our website HERE or call your local Cuyahoga County Library branch for assistance. Films choices are subject to change based on the availability of the films on the streaming service. This film is also available on DVD in our catalog.

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This program will be held virtually using Zoom, no download is required. Registration and an email address are required to receive the link to participate.  A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.

For questions regarding this program please contact: Tania Benites / tbenites-galvez@cuyahogalibrary.org