Movie·2008·0h 59m
Black Power Salute
DocumentaryTV Movie
Synopsis
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Colin Salmon
Narrator (voice)
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Edwin Moses
Self - 400m Hurdles; Olympic Gold 1976, 1984
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Self
Delroy Lindo
Self
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Steven Millner
Self - Professor, San Jose State University
Harry Edwards
Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
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Lee Evans
Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968
Tommie Smith
Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968
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Art Simburg
Self - Former San Jose State student
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Lynda Huey
Self - Former San Jose State sprinter and student
