Black Power Salute (2008)
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.
Director: Geoff Small
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: July 9, 2008
Cast
- Colin Salmon - Narrator (voice)
- Edwin Moses - Self - 400m Hurdles; Olympic Gold 1976, 1984
- Kwame Kwei-Armah - Self
- Delroy Lindo - Self
- Steven Millner - Self - Professor, San Jose State University
- Harry Edwards - Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
- Lee Evans - Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968
- Tommie Smith - Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968
- Art Simburg - Self - Former San Jose State student
- Lynda Huey - Self - Former San Jose State sprinter and student
Cinematography: Ian Watts
Editing: Adam Richardson
Production: Tigerlily Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Power Salute about?
- 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.
- Who directed Black Power Salute?
- Black Power Salute was directed by Geoff Small.
- Who stars in Black Power Salute?
- Black Power Salute stars Colin Salmon, Edwin Moses, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Delroy Lindo, Steven Millner, Harry Edwards.
- How long is Black Power Salute?
- Black Power Salute has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Black Power Salute?
- Black Power Salute is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Black Power Salute produced?
- Black Power Salute was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.