Film Music Reporter

Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the sports drama Race. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award winner Rachel Portman (Emma, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat, The Manchurian Candidate, Never Let Me Go). The soundtrack will be released on February 19, 2016 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The full album details will be posted on this page within the next couple of weeks. Race is directed by Stephen Hopkins and stars Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten. The movie tells the true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary sports superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics. The biographical drama will be released on February 19 by Focus Features. Visit the official movie website for more information.