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John Carlos

Jun 05, 1945 (79 years old) in 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.

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Basketball: A Love Story
Self (archive footage)
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Self (archive footage)
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O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
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O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
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Stand
Self (archive footage)
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Shut Up and Dribble
Self (archive footage)
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The Price of Protest
Self (archive footage)
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Black Power Salute
Self (archive footage)
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The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage)
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Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)

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