The Games in Black & White

Movie·2025·1h 40m

The Games in Black & White

The unlikely partnership behind Atlanta’s Olympic dream

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United States of America

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The Story

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.

Written By

George Hirthler

Producer

George Hirthler, Bob Judson

Cinematography

Bruce Lane

Editor

Bob Judson

Themes

atlantaatlanta, georgiaolympicsolympic historybilly payneandrew youngatlanta olympic legacyatlanta historyandy young

Production House

Atlanta Story Partners

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Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Gregory Alan Williams

Gregory Alan Williams

Citizen of Atlanta

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Himself

Billy Payne

Himself

Dallas Austin

Dallas Austin

Himself, Music Director

Johann Olav Koss

Himself

Martin Luther King III

Martin Luther King III

Himself

Sarah Hirshland

Herself

Janet Evans

Herself

Dan O'Brien

Himself

Shirley Franklin

Herself

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Crew

George Hirthler

Executive Producer, Director

Bob Judson

Executive Producer

Alahna Lark

Producer

Rohan Backfisch

Producer

Bill Chapman

Producer

George Hirthler

Writer

Bruce Lane

Director of Photography

Bob Judson

Editor

Bill Chapman

Editor

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