Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)

  • NR
  • 08/12/1999 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 59m

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.

George Roy

Director

Steven Stern

Writer

Cast

Liev Schreiber's headshot

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur's headshot

Neil Amdur

Self
Bob Beamon's headshot

Bob Beamon

Self
Ralph Boston's headshot

Ralph Boston

Self
Avery Brundage's headshot

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)
John Carlos's headshot

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth's headshot

John Coatsworth

Self
Hal Connolly's headshot

Hal Connolly

Self

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