Salute

“The story behind the image”

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.

Director

Matt Norman

Music

David Hirschfelder

Screenplay

Matt Norman

Status

Released

Release date

17/07/2008

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 2 M