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The other man on the podium (1968 Mexico Olympics)
Front-Ranger:
"Peter didn't have to take that button [badge], Peter wasn't from the United States, Peter was not a black man, Peter didn't have to feel what I felt, but he was a man," says Carlos.
What an awesome article. I would love to see the documentary. Documentary films have been getting so interesting in recent years. I just saw "Man on Wire" about Phillip Petit and his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers of the WTC. It was excellent.
Kelda:
The 50 minute documentary mentions Peter briefly - about a minute is devoted to him.
I also learned that Peter when alive had said he was not upset at being left out of the statue at San Jose State University. He spoke at the unveiling and said he believed it to be the proudest day of his life - that anyone can stand up and get their photo taken in his shoes. That anyone could take a part in this event that sent a message to the World.
Kelda:
I changed the title of this thread a little incase people think it wad about the election. ;)
I have spent the day trying to find somewhere in UK showing this or a DVD or even a sneaky torrent version but to no avail.
Ozzie Brokies...
Katie? Kerry? Have you seen Salute? If so, what did you think?
Lynne:
Thanks for posting about this, Kelda. I am a bit chagrined that I did not have any knowledge of this event.
I will also recommend it to a friend who is a major fan of documentary film.
Lynne
Kelda:
From Matt Norman's wiki page.
--- Quote ---Matt Norman's next project, 1968, is now becoming one of the most highly anticipated films of the decade. Salute is the documentary film that uncovers the truth of what actually happened in Mexico whereas 1968 will be the drama version of the event. Norman is expected to gather some of the best talent in the world to recreate this story on film. Matt has already started speaking with Hollywood's top A-List stars to play the roles of Tommie Smith, John Carlos and his uncle Peter Norman. With David Williamson, one of Australia's leading writers, attached to write the screenplay this will be a very ambitious film project to follow up on the success of Salute.
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