What is Focus Features Race?

Focus Features is a film production and distribution company that has been in the movie industry for over two decades. One of its notable productions is the movie "Race," which was released in 2016.

The movie "Race" is a biopic film about the legendary black athlete Jesse Owens, who rose to fame during Hitler's reign in 1936 Berlin Olympics. The film directed by Stephen Hopkins depicts Owens' journey, from his college life to him winning four gold medals at the Olympics, amid racial discrimination in the USA and Nazi propaganda in Germany.

The film features Stephan James as Jesse Owens, Jason Sudeikis as his coach, and Jeremy Irons as Avery Brundage, the head of the International Olympic Committee. The film was shot in Montreal and Berlin, giving it authenticity to the original locations where the story took place.

"Race" received mixed reviews from the critics but was released in over 2000 screens nationwide in the USA. The film did not perform well financially in the box office, earning $19.2 million worldwide compared to a $35 million budget. However, the film portrays Owens' resilience and his battle against racism, which earned it a place in the history of Olympic sports.

Overall, Focus Features' production of "Race" is a tribute to Jesse Owens and his legacy against the backdrop of disgraceful times in the history of sports and civilization.