The black power salute at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic moment in the US civil rights movement. What part did the white Australian who ran second play and what price did these athletes pay for standing up for their beliefs?
This is a valuable reminder of how athletes can take a courageous stand.
A powerful and poignant theme, but Salute would perhaps have worked better as a TV documentary.
Matt Norman's documentary about a great Olympic controversy raises more questions than it answers.
The story is a moving one, though not flawlessly told.
A documentary to which the usual shopworn adjectives of stirring and inspirational readily apply.
A moving and worthwhile tale.
Outstanding.
Weaving together the excitement of the games and the tempestuous political times of the late 1960s, Salute is a fitting and terrific tribute to a trio of true Olympic heroes.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday July 24, 2012, until Thursday July 26, 2012. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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