Salute

Documentary

2008, Movie, 2h

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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7.6

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Critic Simon Crook

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The message is powerful and timeless...

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The IOC furthers its reputation for frigid pomposity in Matt Norman's documentary about black-power-saluting athletes.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Salute tells the powerful story of an iconic moment in the US civil rights movement, the 1968 Black Power Salute, and the lesser-known role played by white Australian athlete Peter Norman. The film takes a deep dive into the lives of Norman, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos, exploring the impact of their actions on and off the podium. Through interviews and archival footage, Salute reveals the athletes' struggles and triumphs, and the lasting impact of their courageous stand for justice and equality.

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Salute was released in theaters on June 22, 2012.