Documentary · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 40m

The Games in Black & White

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Director
George Hirthler
Cast
Gregory Alan Williams as Citizen of Atlanta Andrew Young as Himself Billy Payne as Himself Dallas Austin as Himself, Music Director Johann Olav Koss as Himself Martin Luther King III as Himself
Crew
Bruce Lane — Director of Photography Bob Judson — Editor Bill Chapman — Editor George Hirthler — Writer Alahna Lark — Producer Rohan Backfisch — Producer
Tagline

The unlikely partnership behind Atlanta’s Olympic dream

Synopsis

Centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South in the civil rights era—“The Games in Black & White” presents the first comprehensive look at Atlanta’s Olympics from bid to legacy and the city’s transformation that followed.

Mood & Themes
atlantaatlanta, georgiaolympicsolympic historybilly payneandrew youngatlanta olympic legacyatlanta historyandy young
Key Collaborators
George Hirthler Director Bruce Lane Director of Photography Bob Judson Editor Bill Chapman Editor George Hirthler Writer Alahna Lark Producer Rohan Backfisch Producer Bill Chapman Producer
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