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Race
On the high energy Star Car racing circuit, rookie Trance Caldron and Team Earth are independent, undisciplined, and out to prove themselves. After they stumble onto an attempt by archrival Team Tagmatian to overthrow the peacekeeping Alliance leadership, the prestigious Star Car Championship becomes a mach speed backdrop for a deadly showdown where the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. Trance must push his car, his team, and himself to the limit.
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Plot Summary
In the 1936 Berlin Olympics, African American athlete Jesse Owens triumphs over Adolf Hitler's Aryan ideals by winning a record-breaking four gold medals. The film chronicles his journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a symbol of athletic excellence and racial equality on the world stage.
Critical Reception
Race was met with generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Stephan James's performance as Jesse Owens and the film's historical significance, though some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional. Audiences generally responded well to the inspirational story.
What Reviewers Say
Stephan James delivers a compelling performance as Jesse Owens.
The film effectively captures the historical importance of Owens' achievements at the 1936 Olympics.
Some critics found the storytelling to be predictable and lacking deeper emotional resonance.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's portrayal of Jesse Owens' historic Olympic triumphs and its inspirational message. Many found it to be a well-acted and engaging historical drama, though a portion felt it could have delved deeper into the complexities of the era.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Berlin, Germany, at many of the actual locations where the events took place, including the Olympiastadion, which was refurbished for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and still stands today.
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