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Black Power Salute

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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.

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Release / first air2008-07-09
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
DirectorGeoff Small
WriterNot available
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionTigerlily Films

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10 cast members
Colin SalmonColin SalmonNarrator (voice)
Edwin MosesEdwin MosesSelf - 400m Hurdles; Olympic Gold 1976, 1984
Kwame Kwei-ArmahKwame Kwei-ArmahSelf
Delroy LindoDelroy LindoSelf
Steven MillnerSteven MillnerSelf - Professor, San Jose State University
Harry EdwardsHarry EdwardsSelf - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
Lee EvansLee EvansSelf - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968
Tommie SmithTommie SmithSelf - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968
Art SimburgArt SimburgSelf - Former San Jose State student
Lynda HueyLynda HueySelf - Former San Jose State sprinter and student

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#vietnam war#olympic games#fbi#protest#black panther party#racism#human rights#political protest#desegregation#radical politics#athletics#olympic athlete#1960s#sports politics#human rights protest#anti-blackness#civil rights movement#black power#cointel pro#boycott#san jose, california

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