In conjunction with the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition at the Calvin T. Ryan Library on the University of Nebraska Kearney campus, the 2016 film “Race” will be screened at the World Theatre.

“Race” explores Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history. His quest thrusts Owens onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.

Dr. Rachel Silverman – UNK Kinesiology & Sport Science, Dr. Lina Homberger-Cordia – sports historian, and UNK students will discuss themes raised in the film.

For more information about the exhibit and other related events, visit the exhibit website.