Black Power Salute
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Colin Salmon
Narrator (voice)
Edwin Moses
Self - 400m Hurdles; Olympic Gold 1976, 1984
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Self
Delroy Lindo
Self
Steven Millner
Self - Professor, San Jose State University
Harry Edwards
Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
Lee Evans
Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968
Tommie Smith
Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968
Art Simburg
Self - Former San Jose State student
Lynda Huey
Self - Former San Jose State sprinter and student
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
Dave Zirin
Sports journalist and commentator
Douglas Hartmann
Self - Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
Ken Noel
Self - Chief Organizer, Olympic Project for Human Rights
Ralph Boston
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1960, Silver 1964, Bronze 1968
Bob Beamon
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Small
- Original Title
- Black Power Salute
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Tigerlily Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Small
Ian Watts
Adam Richardson
John Battsek, Richard Klein, Natasha Dack Ojumu
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Watts
Director of Photography
Adam Richardson
Editor
Natasha Dack Ojumu
Producer
Geoff Small
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Power Salute.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Power Salute
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What is Black Power Salute about?
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.
Who directed Black Power Salute?
Black Power Salute was directed by Geoff Small.
Who stars in Black Power Salute?
The principal cast of Black Power Salute includes Colin Salmon, Edwin Moses, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Delroy Lindo, Steven Millner.
When was Black Power Salute released and how long is it?
Black Power Salute was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 59m.