The Games in Black & White(2025)
The unlikely partnership behind Atlanta’s Olympic dream
The Games in Black & White Synopsis
Centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South in the civil rights era—“The Games in Black & White” presents the first comprehensive look at Atlanta’s Olympics from bid to legacy and the city’s transformation that followed.
The Games in Black & White (2025) is a documentary film directed by George Hirthler, released on April 26, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gregory Alan Williams, Andrew Young, Billy Payne and Dallas Austin.
- Director:
- George Hirthler
- Writers:
- George Hirthler
- Producers:
- Alahna Lark, Rohan Backfisch, Bill Chapman
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Lane
- Production:
- Atlanta Story Partners
- Status:
- Released
The Games in Black & White Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregory Alan Williams
as Citizen of Atlanta
Andrew Young
as Himself
- Billy Payne
Billy Payne
as Himself
Dallas Austin
as Himself, Music Director
- Johann Olav Koss
Johann Olav Koss
as Himself
Martin Luther King III
as Himself
- Sarah Hirshland
Sarah Hirshland
as Herself
- Janet Evans
Janet Evans
as Herself
- Dan O'Brien
Dan O'Brien
as Himself
- Shirley Franklin
Shirley Franklin
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by George Hirthler, written by George Hirthler, produced by Alahna Lark, Rohan Backfisch and Bill Chapman.
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The Games in Black & White – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Games in Black & White online?
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The Games in Black & White (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Games in Black & White?
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The main cast of The Games in Black & White (2025) includes Gregory Alan Williams, Andrew Young, Billy Payne, Dallas Austin and Johann Olav Koss. The film was directed by George Hirthler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Games in Black & White released?
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The Games in Black & White was released on April 26, 2025 and runs for 1h 40m.