GMB Glasgow General Apex Branch: Salute Film Screening and Discussion

The picture of the three athletes on the winner’s podium after the men’s 200 metres final at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics is still considered one of the most powerful images in modern history.

Salute tells the true story behind this iconic image, the story of American athletes Tommie Smith, John Carlos and the Australian silver medallist Peter Norman – three Olympic competitors who, in one peaceful but inflammatory moment of political protest as they received their medals on the podium at the 1968 games in Mexico City, would destroy their sporting careers and become a seminal and enduring symbol of the Civil Rights struggle.

This film was directed by Matt Norman, nephew of Peter Norman.

The GMB Glasgow General APEX Branch have organised this screening of Salute to mark the Show Racism the Red Card Fortnight of Action and Black History Month.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with representatives from Show Racism the Red Card, GMB and United Glasgow FC.