Overview

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.

Cast

Tommie Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Jesse Williams, Jemele Hill, John Lewis, Nelson George, John Carlos

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What is "With Drawn Arms" about?

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.

When was "With Drawn Arms" released?

With Drawn Arms was released in 2020.

Who stars in "With Drawn Arms"?

The cast includes Tommie Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Jesse Williams, Jemele Hill.