The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of protest from the past century. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, the world watched as two American runners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, took the stage as the U.S. national anthem played, raising their fists in a symbol of black struggle and solidarity.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Glenn KainoDirector
- Afshin ShahidiDirector
Cast
- Tommie SmithSelf
- Megan RapinoeSelf
- Jesse WilliamsSelf
- Jemele HillSelf
- John LewisSelf
- Nelson GeorgeSelf
- John CarlosSelf (archival footage)