Free Screening of Olympic Pride, American Prejudice with Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and Former Olympians

Get ready for the Olympics and an incredible film screening and panel discussion as Fulton Films presents the award-winning documentary “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice,” a must-watch before the Paris 2024 Games kick off! Meet Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper along with former Olympians and view the inspiring story of 18 African American athletes who won hearts and medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

Critically acclaimed “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” is essential viewing before the Paris 2024 games as it highlights and showcases the athletes’ courage and resilience against the backdrop of intense racial discrimination. This powerful documentary provides a profound understanding of the historical struggles for equality in sports, enriching the context of today’s Olympic Games. The film’s writer and director, Deborah Riley Draper, will sit down with former Olympians to share their Olympic journeys and discuss the long history of struggles for equality on the world stage.

This free screening is powered by the Fulton County Film Office. Bring your Olympic spirit and see you at the historic Tara Theatre on July 19th at 1 pm!