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202083 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Olympics Civil Rights

With Drawn Arms

202083 minPGdocumentary

5.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Two American athletes raised their fists in protest during the U.S. national anthem at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

“One Symbol for Us All”

Olympics Civil Rights

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Two American athletes raised their fists in protest during the U.S. national anthem at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

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Glenn Kainodirector

Afshin Shahididirector

Tommie Smith

Tommie Smithcast

Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoecast

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williamscast

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Tommie Smith and John Carlos stood on the medal podium at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, raising their fists in protest as the U.S. national anthem played. This act became a defining moment in the fight for civil rights. The documentary details the historical context of their protest, the motivations behind their actions, and the significant backlash they faced. Archival footage and personal interviews reveal the sacrifices made by Smith and Carlos in their stand against racial injustice.

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