Black Power Salute

200859m

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.

Production

Logo for Tigerlily Films

Cast

Photo of Colin Salmon

Colin Salmon

Narrator (voice)

Photo of Harry Edwards

Harry Edwards

Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley

Photo of Tommie Smith

Tommie Smith

Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968

Photo of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Kwame Ture

Kwame Ture

Self (archive footage)

Photo of John Carlos

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Gary Younge

Gary Younge

Self - Guardian Columnist

Photo of Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Self (archive footage)

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