Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Original title: Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

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7.0/10

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8/12/1999

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0h 59min

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

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Documentary
History

Synopsis

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.

Direction: George Roy

Screenwriter: Steven Stern
Producer: George Roy, Steven Stern

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

John Carlos

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson

Self

Harry Edwards

Harry Edwards

Self

George Foreman

George Foreman

Self