The story of the legendary black athlete Jesse Owens, whose incredible tenacity led him to the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Berlin. The obstacles and temptations he encountered on his way are nothing compared to the grand run that the whole world has been watching. Holding their breath, some hoped for Jesse's victory as a symbol of justice and dignity, while others longed for his defeat in the name of the triumph of ideology. A few seconds - and Jesse burst into history, challenging Hitler himself to a daring challenge.