Phibsboro For All to screen The Salute

Phibsboro For All has announced it will screen the 2008 film The Salute on June 10 at 7pm.

The screening will take place at Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman, in room CQ009, in the Central Quad.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with Matt Norman, who directed, produced and wrote the film.

The Salute provides insight into one of the most famous moments in Olympics history. At the 1968 games, first and third placed Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gave the black power salute from the victory dais after the 200 metres final.

Silver medal winner Peter Norman showed his support for Smith and Carlos by donning an "Olympic Project for Human Rights" badge on his way to the podium.

The film documents the subsequent reprimand of Norman by the Australian Olympic authorities, and his ostracism by the Australian media.

Phibsboro For All is a group of residents committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for everyone who calls that neighbourhood home.

Doors will open at 6:30 pm, and refreshments will be served. Admissions are free, but donations are welcome.