About this movie
It is one of the most iconic images of our time: two African-American medal winners at the 1968 Olympics standing in silent protest with heads bowed and fists raised as “The Star Spangled Banner” is played. This documentary film is a revealing exploration into the circumstances that led runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos to that historic moment at the Mexico City Games, mining the great personal risks they took and the subsequent fallout they endured.
Press Play
🎬 Now preparing...
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
Loading IMAX Experience
✨ Preview Complete
Quick facts
Cast
Your reaction
Questions about The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
How long is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World has a runtime of 1h 9m (1 hour and 9 minutes).
Who directed The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World was directed by Tom Ratcliffe and released in 2020.
What genre is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World is a Documentary film (2020).
Who stars in The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The cast of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World includes Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards, Ralph Boston, Mel Pender.
What is the TMDB rating for The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World has a TMDB rating of 4.0/10 based on 2 votes.
