![I knew [Jesse Owens'] name, but I really didn't remember what it is he had done, so I felt like I had to get refreshed. So I read the script and I realized like, wow, this is an incredible human being. I told my manager, however I had to do it, let me see the director; I got to play him.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-knew-jesse-owens-name-but-i-really-didnt-remember-what-it-is-he-had-done.jpg)
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