John Carlos
John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7499 |
| Birthday | 1945-06-05 |
| Place of Birth | Harlem, New York, USA |
| Also Known As | Dr. John Carlos, John Wesley Carlos, |
2008
Salute
6.7/11
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 know...
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Salute
2023
Stand
3.154/13
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overc...
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Stand
2008
Black Power Salute
0/0
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event i...
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Black Power Salute
2022
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
0/0
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
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Malcolm X
6.667/15
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.
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Malcolm X
2016
O.J.: Made in America
8.403/268
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O.J.: Made in America
2019
The Price of Protest
7.6/11
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The Price of Protest
1999
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
7.75/4
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
2020
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
4/2
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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
2018
1968
0/0
At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of...
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1968
2020
With Drawn Arms
5.4/5
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