Bob Beamon
Also Known As: Robert Beamon
Biography: Robert Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his world record in the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. By jumping 8.90 m, he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA
Birthday: August 29, 1946
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Gender: Male
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Black Power Salute
Overview: A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-09
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Goldengirl
Overview: A neo-Nazi Doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised & Conditioned since she was a child to run in the Olympics.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-06
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The Record Breakers
Overview: Welcome to a hard driving video about the biggest winners of all, the athletes and teams who broken records in their sports.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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That Rhythm, Those Blues
Overview: A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-21
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Overview: Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-12
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