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John Carlos

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

Stand
Stand
2023 • Self (archive footage)
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022 • Self (archive footage)
With Drawn Arms
With Drawn Arms
2020 • Self (archival footage)
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World
2020 • Self
The Price of Protest
The Price of Protest
2019 • Self (archive footage)
1968
1968
2018 • Self (archive footage)
O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
2016 • Self (archive footage)
Salute
Salute
2008 • Self

Full filmography

Stand
Stand
2023 • Self (archive footage)
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With Drawn Arms
With Drawn Arms
2020 • Self (archival footage)
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The Price of Protest
The Price of Protest
2019 • Self (archive footage)
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1968
1968
2018 • Self (archive footage)
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O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
2016 • Self (archive footage)
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Salute
Salute
2008 • Self
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Black Power Salute
Black Power Salute
2008 • Self (archive footage)
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X
1972 • Self (archive footage)
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John Carlos – Biography, Known For & Filmography