{"id":13263,"date":"2023-01-31T12:50:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T12:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canfilmday.ca\/film\/mighty-jerome\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T22:03:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T22:03:35","slug":"mighty-jerome","status":"publish","type":"film","link":"https:\/\/canfilmday.ca\/film\/mighty-jerome\/","title":{"rendered":"Mighty Jerome"},"content":{"rendered":"
In 1959, at just 19 years of age, African-Canadian Harry Jerome was Canada\u2019s most promising track and field star, on his way to the Olympics. By 1962, after a terrible leg injury, everyone feared his career was over. But Jerome was determined not to quit, starting what his coach called \u201cthe greatest comeback in track and field history.\u201d A truly inspiring Canadian hero, Jerome kept running through years of personal, racial and political challenges, with a strength of character as impressive as his athletic ability. A deeply insightful documentary that tells the runner\u2019s story from his early days through his sudden, tragic death, Mighty Jerome<\/em> will electrify all those who appreciate stories of courage and passion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n