Roman Reigns on the big screen looks like a formidable professional wrestler who could pin you down without hesitation if you provoke him. But on the inside, he is a much more softer person than many would assume the Head of the Table to be. If anything, he had to go through similar struggles as anyone else to reach the star-studded position he currently stands in.
Roman Reigns (via WWE).
While he still stands tall every time he is seen in public and on the screens, which inevitably leads to many assuming he just has a massive ego, Reigns has a soft spot too. And this soft spot was evident in the most recent episode of Biography: WWE Legends, where the Tribal Chief struggled to hold back his tears after listening to what his deceased older brother had to say about him.
WWE Legends: Roman Reigns’ Brother Almost Brought Him to Tears
Biography: WWE Legends,...
Roman Reigns (via WWE).
While he still stands tall every time he is seen in public and on the screens, which inevitably leads to many assuming he just has a massive ego, Reigns has a soft spot too. And this soft spot was evident in the most recent episode of Biography: WWE Legends, where the Tribal Chief struggled to hold back his tears after listening to what his deceased older brother had to say about him.
WWE Legends: Roman Reigns’ Brother Almost Brought Him to Tears
Biography: WWE Legends,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Chicago – In the history of America, there are moments when champions rose above their societal status and circumstance. And so it came to pass that African American Jesse Owens – during one of most difficult times in America for blacks – won medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, representing America and striking a blow against Adolf Hitler, four years before WWII. Owen’s story is told in the new film, “Race,” and he is portrayed by actor Stephan James.
Life in Depression-era America was difficult for all citizens at the time, but never more so than the black population. Emerging from those times was James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (Stephan James), a track athlete of extraordinary talent. He was called first to represent Ohio University, under the tutelage of Coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis). The coach molded Owen’s raw talent and soon he broke several world records. The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were a...
Life in Depression-era America was difficult for all citizens at the time, but never more so than the black population. Emerging from those times was James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (Stephan James), a track athlete of extraordinary talent. He was called first to represent Ohio University, under the tutelage of Coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis). The coach molded Owen’s raw talent and soon he broke several world records. The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were a...
- 2/19/2016
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
By Gary Salem
Opening in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 19th, is the new film, Race.
Based on 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. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.
Race tracks the journey of James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (portrayed by Stephan James of Selma). As a student and athlete in Depression-era America, Jesse bears the weight of family expectations, racial tension at his college Ohio State University, and his own high standards for competition.
At Ohio State University, Jesse finds a savvy coach and stalwart friend in Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis) – who...
Opening in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 19th, is the new film, Race.
Based on 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. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.
Race tracks the journey of James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (portrayed by Stephan James of Selma). As a student and athlete in Depression-era America, Jesse bears the weight of family expectations, racial tension at his college Ohio State University, and his own high standards for competition.
At Ohio State University, Jesse finds a savvy coach and stalwart friend in Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis) – who...
- 2/17/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Focus Features has peeled back the curtain covering the first official poster for Race, featuring up-and-comer Stephan James (Selma) at the starting line.
Telling the life and times of legendary athletic superstar Jesse Owens both on and off the track, the awards-friendly biopic takes place in 1936 during the heyday of Adolf Hitler’s fascist rule, exploring some of the prejudice and discrimination that was directed at James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens. Flying in the face of adversary, Owens was a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and is widely considered to be one of – if not the – best track and field athlete in the sport’s history.
Hosted in Berlin, Germany, the 1936 Summer Olympics was an undisputed high point in his decorated career, clinching gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4 × 100 meter relay. A remarkable coup, no doubt, and the Stephen Hopkins-directed drama will chart Owens’ path to becoming a sporting legend.
Telling the life and times of legendary athletic superstar Jesse Owens both on and off the track, the awards-friendly biopic takes place in 1936 during the heyday of Adolf Hitler’s fascist rule, exploring some of the prejudice and discrimination that was directed at James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens. Flying in the face of adversary, Owens was a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and is widely considered to be one of – if not the – best track and field athlete in the sport’s history.
Hosted in Berlin, Germany, the 1936 Summer Olympics was an undisputed high point in his decorated career, clinching gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4 × 100 meter relay. A remarkable coup, no doubt, and the Stephen Hopkins-directed drama will chart Owens’ path to becoming a sporting legend.
- 11/24/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
This is the debut trailer for Race, a biopic of four-time Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, the man who managed to “single-handedly crush Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy”. James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens is without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that ever lived. In 1935 at the Big Ten track he broke three world records and tied another one, all […]
Read The Story of Jesse Owens in Race on Filmonic.
Read The Story of Jesse Owens in Race on Filmonic.
- 10/15/2015
- by Alex
- Filmonic.com
The Toronto International Film Festival’s prominence on the festival circuit has only grown over the years, with films from numerous different fields having gone on to critical and commercial acclaim. Among the festival’s different categories are Tiff Docs and Vanguard. Tiff Docs allows documentaries to get their own spotlight at the festival, giving acclaimed documentarians such as Michael Moore and Frederick Wiseman a platform for their films. The Vanguard section, on the other hand, showcases films that aren’t easily categorisable into a specific genre. With the Canadian Films lineup announcement having revealed the first set of films playing in each group, Tiff today revealed more of the lineup in each section. The list of newly announced films, with their official synopses, is as follows.
Tiff Docs
Amazing Grace, directed by Sydney Pollack, making its International Premiere
Sydney Pollack’s film of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace.’ Filmed...
Tiff Docs
Amazing Grace, directed by Sydney Pollack, making its International Premiere
Sydney Pollack’s film of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace.’ Filmed...
- 8/11/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
Following the announcement of this year’s Tiff Gala and Special Presentations lineups, we now have titles from many more slates. All information taken from Tiff’s press releases, and keep an eye out for Lucile Hadžihalilović’s long-overdue sophomore feature Evolution, which comes no less than 11 years after her fascinating 2004 debut Innocence. Tiff Docs Amazing Grace Sydney Pollack, USA International Premiere Sydney Pollack’s film of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace.’ Filmed during church services in Los Angeles on January 13 and 14, 1972, the footage was never seen until now. Featuring Reverend James Cleveland, the Southern California Community Choir and the Atlantic Records rhythm […]...
- 8/11/2015
- by Vadim Rizov
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Following the announcement of this year’s Tiff Gala and Special Presentations lineups, we now have titles from many more slates. All information taken from Tiff’s press releases, and keep an eye out for Lucile Hadžihalilović’s long-overdue sophomore feature Evolution, which comes no less than 11 years after her fascinating 2004 debut Innocence. Tiff Docs Amazing Grace Sydney Pollack, USA International Premiere Sydney Pollack’s film of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace.’ Filmed during church services in Los Angeles on January 13 and 14, 1972, the footage was never seen until now. Featuring Reverend James Cleveland, the Southern California Community Choir and the Atlantic Records rhythm […]...
- 8/11/2015
- by Vadim Rizov
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
It’s been a long wait filled with fits and starts for Mariah Carey’s new album, first titled “The Art Of Letting Go,” and now, awkwardly called “Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.” Yes, I know the background behind the title and she could have gone with “Me,” or “I Am Mariah” or “The Elusive Chanteuse,” but all three is a bit of overkill. And so it is with the album. At 14 tracks on the standard edition, Carey is determined to show us all of her tricks, between her multiple-octave range and her “I’m still really street, R&B” side (not to mention that she can still rock a crocheted bathing suit). The album succeeds in many levels, but on some songs—“Cry,” “Camouflage,” “It’s A Wrap” (a duet with Mary J. Blige on the Deluxe version), the lyrics read like journal entries that don’t...
- 5/27/2014
- by Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
Chicago — Jessy Dixon, a singer and songwriter who introduced his energetic style of gospel music to wider audiences by serving as pop singer Paul Simon's opening act, died Monday. He was 73.
Miriam Dixon said her brother died Monday morning at his Chicago home. She said he had been sick but declined to provide additional details.
During a more than 50-year career, Dixon wrote songs for several popular singers, including jazz and rhythm and blues singer Randy Crawford. He later wrote songs performed by Cher, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole and Amy Grant.
But it was for his gospel singing – religious music that combined the rhythmic beat of blues, jazz and soul – that Dixon first gained attention. It was during an appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1972 with his Jessy Dixon Singers that Dixon first came to Simon's attention. For the next eight years, Dixon toured with the pop icon,...
Miriam Dixon said her brother died Monday morning at his Chicago home. She said he had been sick but declined to provide additional details.
During a more than 50-year career, Dixon wrote songs for several popular singers, including jazz and rhythm and blues singer Randy Crawford. He later wrote songs performed by Cher, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole and Amy Grant.
But it was for his gospel singing – religious music that combined the rhythmic beat of blues, jazz and soul – that Dixon first gained attention. It was during an appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1972 with his Jessy Dixon Singers that Dixon first came to Simon's attention. For the next eight years, Dixon toured with the pop icon,...
- 9/26/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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