Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

"More than adept at getting to the truth about perhaps the most mythologized event of the modern Olympic movement."

"Fearlessly blunt... freed from the crowd-pleasing constraints often imposed on the biopic genre."

"Draper's thorough research process yields fascinating details on the lives and careers of the athletes, particularly their early histories as amateur competitors."

"Draper paints affecting thumbnail portraits of athletes like Ralph Metcalfe, a slightly older sprinter who became a role model for Owens, and Howell King..."

"Riley doesn't portray this fellowship of black athletes as victims, but as pioneers proving themselves against white supremacy behind enemy lines."