Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
7.0 | 1999 | 0h 59m

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

DocumentaryHistory

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

Top Billed Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur

Neil Amdur

Self

Bob Beamon

Bob Beamon

Self

Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston

Self

Avery Brundage

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth

John Coatsworth

Self

Hal Connolly

Hal Connolly

Self

Willie Davenport

Willie Davenport

Self

Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson

Self