With little on her resume but full of passion, Park Yoonjo manages to get hired by a top company through an unbiased recruitment project. Proving her value at work is hard, but she powers through life with her old friend and colleague Ryu Jaemin, role model Goo Yijung, and best supporter Seo Donghoon.
This film chronicles the inspiring true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary Olympic track and field athlete, as he battles overwhelming racial prejudice to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Facing discrimination both at home and abroad, Owens must overcome immense pressure and personal challenges to achieve his dreams on the world stage. His athletic prowess and unwavering spirit ultimately shatter Hitler's Aryan supremacy myth.
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising J. Alphonse Nicholson's performance as Jesse Owens and the film's historical significance. However, some reviews noted that the narrative pacing and character development could have been stronger, and that it adhered to a somewhat conventional biopic structure. Audiences generally responded well to its inspirational themes and historical relevance.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's portrayal of Jesse Owens's struggles and triumphs, highlighting its inspirational message and historical importance. Some viewers felt the film could have delved deeper into certain aspects of Owens's life and the societal challenges he faced.
The film features a pivotal scene where Jesse Owens is initially overlooked for the Olympic team due to racial quotas, a scenario that was a real and significant hurdle for Black athletes during that era.
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