Return to Mexico City screening and an Audience with ’68 Olympic Icon Dr Tommie Smith
Voice4Change England presents Return to Mexico City. This event features a first time screening in the UK of Return to Mexico City and Tommie Smith in a live Q&A session.
Voice4Change England presents Return to Mexico City. This event features a first time screening in the UK of Return to Mexico City and Tommie Smith in a live Q&A session.
Return to Mexico City is an award winning documentary about the lives of Olympic athletes Dr Tommie Smith and John Wesley Carlos, who shot to fame during the 1968 Olympics when they performed the black power salute upon collection of thier medals for the 200 meter dash finals.
In an inspirational talk, Olympic gold-medalist and sports icon Dr Tommie Smith will discuss his experiences of the Olympic Committee, his relationship with other athletes, his personal beliefs and his work with young people.
Saturday 11 August 2012
2-4pm
House of Nations (Kings Cross)
Tickets: £20 Adult, £10 under sixteen's
Book at eventbrite: http://tommiesmith-rss.eventbrite.co.uk
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