The story behind the image
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.
Directed byMatt Norman
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- July 17, 2008
- Budget
- $1,949,120
Wingman PicturesWatch the
Trailers & teasers
Featuring
Cast & crew
Christopher Kirby
Narrator
Peter Norman
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Tommie Smith
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John Carlos
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Payton Jordan
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Larry Questad
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Harry Edwards
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Ray Weinberg
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- Directed by
- Matt Norman
- Written by
- Matt Norman
- Produced by
- Matt NormanDavid Redman
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