Salute

Jul 17, 2008

2h 0m

★ 6.6

The story behind the image

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Wingman Pictures

The Actors Cafe

Instinct Entertainment

Film Victoria

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Salute Trailers

Cast

Narrator

Christopher Kirby

Self

Peter Norman

Self

Tommie Smith

Self

John Carlos

Self

Payton Jordan

Self

Larry Questad

Self

Harry Edwards

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5.6

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Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.