Salute

"The story behind the image"

Jul 17 2008 TV-14 2h 0m
Documentary, Sport

The black power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic moment in the US civil rights struggle. Far less known is the part in that episode in history played by Peter Norman, the white Australian on the podium who had run second — and the price paid afterward by all three athletes.

Plot

The black power salute at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic moment in the US civil rights movement. What part did the white Australian who ran second play and what price did these athletes pay for standing up for their beliefs?

Written by

Matt Norman

Directed by

Matt Norman

Cast

Christopher Kirby, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston

Crew

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Production Countries

Australia, United States of America

Production Companies

Wingman Pictures, The Actors Cafe, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Instinct Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Salute - Official Trailer (USA, 2012) - Black Power Salute
Scores
# of Votes
476
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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