

2008
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.
Salute (2008) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Salute on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 10 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.