Salute the movie a matt norman film salute the movie. Salute is a film by matt norman, the nephew of 200m silver medalist peter norman who was involved in one of the most powerful moments in. Salute is a 2008 australian documentary film written, directed and produced by matt norman. The movie follows norman s training and other actions that led him to the 1968 summer olympics.
Now, if youre like me, you probably havent heard the name before but you probably do recognize this photo. 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. Salute will reach perth audiences on the big screen again at the backlot in west perth on march 26 with. It was definitely worth its price and even more in my opinion. The film provides an insight into an incident at the 1968 summer olympics which saw two. Superbly written, produced and directed by norman s nephew, matt norman, for the first time the complete story behind one of the most iconic images of all time will be told. Membro dellesercito della salvezza, divenne famoso per avere solidarizzato, sul podio della citata gara, con gli statunitensi tommie smith e john carlos, rispettivamente oro e bronzo olimpico, i quali avevano inscenato una silenziosa protesta contro le. What part did the white australian who ran second play and what price did these athletes pay for standing up for their beliefs. He wrote, directed and produced the paramount pictures distributed film salute about his famous uncle peter norman which won international acclaim. It is the best movie that i have seen in 2008 and, yes, that includes the dark knight and mamma mia. The 1968 black power salute when one act of defiance changed the world. The picture of the three men on the winners podium after the mens 200m final at the 1968 mexico city olympics is still considered one of the.
We at vicsport are inspired by the stance taken by. It is about norman s uncle, australian track athlete peter norman, specifically the actions he took at the 1968 summer olympics in mexico city. Salute chronicles peter norman s involvement in the black power salute at the 1968 olympics. It is about norman s uncle, australian track athlete peter norman, specifically the. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the matt norman directed movie via subscription can be a challenge. Peter norman holds the australian record for the fastest 200 metres run at an olympic games, but. Salute is a film by matt norman, the nephew of 200m silver medalist peter norman who was involved in one of the most powerful moments in olympic history where tommie smith and. World socialist web site see full interview what a remarkable and inspiring story. Matt norman has spent the last 25 years in the entertainment industry in multiple roles including actor, writer, director, producer, and cinematographer. Christopher kirby matt norman matt norman 2012 humanitarian peter norman, a white australian sprinter. Salute is a documentary film that was directed and written by matt norman.
Matt norman e il nipote di peter norman, medaglia dargento nei 200 metri ai giochi di citta del messico, il terzo uomo del piu emozionante. Matt norman is a performer, teacher, composer, arranger, workshop leader and conductor. Press here for tickets in perth for monday 26th march 2018. Salute a laboroflove docu about australian sprinter peter norman and his role in the moment, at the 1968 summer olympics in mexico city. Far less known is the part in that episode in history played by peter norman, the white australian on the podium who had run second. Producer of black power movie matt norman opens up about. The picture of the three men on the winners podium after the mens 200m final at the 1968 mexico city olympics is still considered one of the most powerful images of modern history. The ioc furthers its reputation for frigid pomposity in matt normans.
He predominantly works with traditional english music, steeped in the traditions of devon and dartmoor. Salute the movie a matt norman film video dailymotion. Ryan murphy sets a chorus line miniseries, halston biopic starring ewan mcgregor at netflix. I saw fists of freedom produced by hbo in 2000 but must say salute gave more indepth information on all of the athletes involved in this epic eventpicture, especially peter norman. The ioc furthers its reputation for frigid pomposity in matt norman s documentary about blackpowersaluting athletes, writes peter bradshaw. Salute the movie continues its campaign for wider recognition of this olympic sprinter, with the dvd release scheduled for january 2009.
Ill stand with you vicsport, a matt norman film vicsports new campaign for equality and human rights, is led by nova peris oam oly. Matt is an aussie actordirectorproducer who has a new documentary coming out called salute the movie watch the trailer here. For those that wish to purchase the peter norman story as an audio book, please visit. Almost forgotten in the ensuing years is the seemingly quiet and composed man in the left of the picture, the. Matt norman s moving documentary about his uncles role in the infamous black power salute after the 200m final in the 1968 mexico olympics is compelling viewing. The film follows norman s uncle, peter norman, who was an australian track athlete. This awardwinning film recounts the role of a white man in a defining moment of the american civil rights movement. With never before seen interviews and footage, salute is an inspiring and timely portrait of three competitors who became brothers. Matt norman born june 20, 1988 is a former canadian football offensive lineman for the bc lions of the canadian football league cfl. Normans nephew matt norman has documented the event and how it affected peter in.
Please click on each link to view or hear interviews. Yearning to watch salute on your tv or mobile device at home. Superbly written, produced and directed by normans nephew, matt norman, for the first time the complete story behind one of the most iconic images of all time. He was selected 22nd overall by the lions in the 2012 cfl draft. The black power salute at the 1968 mexico olympics was an iconic moment in the us civil rights movement. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcast.
Through sustainable, intentional growth, you can overcome whats holding you back to lead a more. Filmmaker matt norman is the nephew of peter norman, the track star who had the honour of being the third and only white man on the podium when us sprinters t. With never before seen interviews and footage, salute is an inspiring and. Recently, matt norman showed salute to his uncles family and friends, at a screening where his obvious elation was mixed with a distinct sense of. To many, peter norman is best known as a seemingly unwitting participant in a historic photograph. With never before seen interviews and footage, salute is an inspiring and timely portrait of.
After the 2011 cis season, he was ranked as the tenth best player in the canadian football leagues amateur scouting bureau rankings for players eligible in the 2012 cfl draft, and fifth by. Film finance corporation australia film victoria instinct entertainment paramount home entertainment australasia pty. Superbly written, produced and directed by normans nephew, matt norman, for the first time the complete. Salute the peter norman story video trailer by paramount matt norman films salute the peter norman story video trailer by paramount matt norman films. The black power salute at the 1968 mexico olympics was an. Director matt norman s documentary is a powerful, eyeopening look at the trouble his uncle peter norman suffered after the black power salute at the 1968 games. On 16 october 1968, the image of two black american athletes, heads bowed, black gloved fists raised. With christopher kirby, bob beamon, ralph boston, raelene boyle.