Black Power Salute(2008)
Black Power Salute Synopsis
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
Black Power Salute (2008) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Geoff Small, released on July 9, 2008 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Colin Salmon, Edwin Moses, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Delroy Lindo.
- Director:
- Geoff Small
- Producers:
- Natasha Dack Ojumu
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Watts
- Production:
- Tigerlily Films
- Status:
- Released
Black Power Salute Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Salmon
as Narrator (voice)
- Edwin Moses
Edwin Moses
as Self - 400m Hurdles; Olympic Gold 1976, 1984
Kwame Kwei-Armah
as Self
Delroy Lindo
as Self
- Steven Millner
Steven Millner
as Self - Professor, San Jose State University
Harry Edwards
as Self - Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley
- Lee Evans
Lee Evans
as Self - 400m, 4 × 400m Relay; Olympic Gold 1968
Tommie Smith
as Self - 200m; Olympic Gold 1968
- Art Simburg
Art Simburg
as Self - Former San Jose State student
- Lynda Huey
Lynda Huey
as Self - Former San Jose State sprinter and student
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Geoff Small, produced by Natasha Dack Ojumu.
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Black Power Salute – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Black Power Salute?
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The main cast of Black Power Salute (2008) includes Colin Salmon, Edwin Moses, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Delroy Lindo and Steven Millner. The film was directed by Geoff Small. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Power Salute released?
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Black Power Salute was released on July 9, 2008 and runs for 59m.