The Games in Black & White (2025)
The unlikely partnership behind Atlanta’s Olympic dream
Centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South in the civil rights era—“The Games in Black & White” presents the first comprehensive look at Atlanta’s Olympics from bid to legacy and the city’s transformation that followed.
Director: George Hirthler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 26, 2025
Cast
- Gregory Alan Williams - Citizen of Atlanta
- Andrew Young - Himself
- Billy Payne - Himself
- Dallas Austin - Himself, Music Director
- Johann Olav Koss - Himself
- Martin Luther King III - Himself
- Sarah Hirshland - Herself
- Janet Evans - Herself
- Dan O'Brien - Himself
- Shirley Franklin - Herself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bruce Lane
Editing: Bob Judson, Bill Chapman
Production: Atlanta Story Partners
Country: United States of America, France, Norway
Original Language: en
Keywords
atlanta, atlanta, georgia, olympics, olympic history, billy payne, andrew young, atlanta olympic legacy, atlanta history, andy young
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Games in Black & White about?
- Centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South in the civil rights era—“The Games in Black & White” presents the first comprehensive look at Atlanta’s Olympics from bid to legacy and the city’s transformation that followed.
- Who directed The Games in Black & White?
- The Games in Black & White was directed by George Hirthler.
- Who stars in The Games in Black & White?
- The Games in Black & White stars Gregory Alan Williams, Andrew Young, Billy Payne, Dallas Austin, Johann Olav Koss, Martin Luther King III.
- How long is The Games in Black & White?
- The Games in Black & White has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Games in Black & White?
- The Games in Black & White is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Games in Black & White produced?
- The Games in Black & White was produced in United States of America, France, Norway.