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.

Cast

Christopher Kirby, Peter Norman, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Payton Jordan, Larry Questad, Harry Edwards, Ray Weinberg

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What is "Salute" about?

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.

When was "Salute" released?

Salute was released in 2008.

Who stars in "Salute"?

The cast includes Christopher Kirby, Peter Norman, Tommie Smith, John Carlos.