Movies and TvShows featuring "black-athlete" theme.

Black Power Salute is a documentary that explores the historic moment when two African American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The film delves into the political and social context of the time, examining the civil rights movement, the Black Panther Party, and the struggle for racial equality. It also explores the personal stories of Smith and Carlos, the impact of their protest, and the backlash they faced.

A documentary film showcasing the significance of the 1968 Summer Games held in Mexico City, focusing on the racial tensions and the iconic black power salute protest by athletes, highlighting the fight against racial injustice and the impact on race relations.

A young man shoots hoops in an empty gym. He misses constantly. At the other end of the court, a young woman arrives and starts warming up. She rarely misses. He's white, she's black. From time to time, she glances at him and smiles. He's fully aware of her presence and of his lack of talent. Is there any way he can impress her? His imagination takes over.

During her morning routine at home, former track athlete Venus is triggered when she sees a post on social media of one of her role models, and her body being criticized. This sends her into a spiral of comparing herself, and ultimately results in Venus examining her own muscular physique.