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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.

  • Documentary
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

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

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