The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
Synopsis
It is one of the most iconic images of our time: two African-American medal winners at the 1968 Olympics standing in silent protest with heads bowed and fists raised as “The Star Spangled Banner” is played. This documentary film is a revealing exploration into the circumstances that led runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos to that historic moment at the Mexico City Games, mining the great personal risks they took and the subsequent fallout they endured.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Becky Paige, Tom Ratcliffe
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Ratcliffe
- Original Title
- The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Kimbia Athletics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Becky Paige, Tom Ratcliffe
Tom Ratcliffe
Becky Paige
Selena Roberts, Tom Ratcliffe, Michael King
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Ratcliffe
Writer
Becky Paige
Director
Tom Ratcliffe
Director
Becky Paige
Editor
Tom Ratcliffe
Producer
Michael King
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World about?
It is one of the most iconic images of our time: two African-American medal winners at the 1968 Olympics standing in silent protest with heads bowed and fists raised as “The Star Spangled Banner” is played. This documentary film is a revealing exploration into the circumstances that led runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos to that historic moment at the Mexico City Games, mining the great personal risks they took and the subsequent fallout they endured.
Who directed The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World was directed by Becky Paige, Tom Ratcliffe.
Who stars in The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The principal cast of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World includes Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards, Ralph Boston, Mel Pender.
When was The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World released and how long is it?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).