Synopsis

Salute is the story of how Peter Norman, a white Australian sprinter, became a hero in black America, even as he was virtually written out of the annals of Australia's Olympic history.

On one level, it is a story of real idealism, on another, it's about the corruption and betrayal of those ideals in the way the Olympics are actually run.

Salute recounts Peter Norman's role in a defining moment of the American civil rights movement: the 1968 Black Power Salute.

When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists on the victory dais following the Olympic 200 metre final in Mexico City, the repercussions were immediate. They were banished from the US Olympic team and were subject to abuse and death threats on their return home.

Silver medalist Peter Norman had a similar experience. As punishment for his support of Smith and Carlos he was reprimanded by the authorities and never ran for his country again.

With never before seen interviews and footage, Salute is an inspiring and timely portrait of three competitors who became brothers for life.

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