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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

4.020201h 9mNRMovieDocumentary

It is one of the most iconic images of our time: two African-American medal winners at the 1968 Olympics standing in silent protest with heads bowed and fists raised as “The Star Spangled Banner” is played. This documentary film is a…

DirectorsBecky Paige·Tom Ratcliffe
WriterTom Ratcliffe
ProducersSelena Roberts·Tom Ratcliffe

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Sundance Now Amazon ChannelSundance Now Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelSundance Now Apple TV channelSundance Now Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Becky Paige

TSTommie Smith
Tommie Smith
Self
JCJohn Carlos
John Carlos
Self
HEHarry Edwards
Harry Edwards
Self
RB
Ralph Boston
Self
MP
Mel Pender
Self
PH
Paul Hoffman
Self
CL
Cleve Livingston
Self
PV
Patty VanWolvelaere
Self
ER
Edwin Roberts
Self
LQ
Larry Quested
Self
TF
Tom Farrell
Self
RL
Richard Lapchick
Self

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The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World?

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World on Netflix?

No, The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

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No, The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

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