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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World (2020): Cast

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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World is a 2020 documentary directed by Tom Ratcliffe and Becky Paige, starring Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Harry Edwards. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes and was made on a reported $250,000 budget.

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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Directors
Tom Ratcliffe and Becky Paige
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$250K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World About?

The premise of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World without spoilers.

This documentary examines the events surrounding one of the most recognized images in history: the silent protest by African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. As "The Star Spangled Banner" played, the medal-winning runners bowed their heads and raised their fists in a powerful statement. The film explores the personal risks they faced and the repercussions they experienced following this iconic moment of defiance.

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Cast & crew

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World Cast

Tommie Smith leads the cast, with John Carlos and Harry Edwards. Directed by Tom Ratcliffe and Becky Paige; 14 actors are credited in all.

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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World released?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World was released on August 4, 2020.

Who directed The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World was directed by Tom Ratcliffe and Becky Paige.

Who is in the cast of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World stars Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Harry Edwards, among 14 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World had a reported budget of $250,000.

Does The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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