John Carlos
An image from The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World, one of the productions that also features John Carlos.
John Carlos

John Carlos

June 5, 1945 — Harlem, New York, USA

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.

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

1972

Salute

Salute

2008

With Drawn Arms

With Drawn Arms

2020

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

1999

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

2020