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Salute (2008) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2008 · 120 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Matt Norman
- Starring
- Harry Edwards, Christopher Kirby, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Peter Norman, Payton Jordan
It explores the iconic 1968 Mexico City Olympic black‑power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and uncovers the largely forgotten role of Peter Norman, the Australian silver‑medalist who stood with them. The documentary details the personal and professional fallout each athlete endured after that historic act.
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