Salute
The story behind the image
NR
Documentary
Starring: Christopher Kirby, Peter Norman, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Payton Jordan
Writer: Matt Norman
Release Date:
July 17, 2008
July 17, 2008
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
6.6 / 10
Director:
Matt Norman
Matt Norman
Companies:
Wingman Pictures
Wingman Pictures
Overview
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.
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