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

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.

Directing:
  • George Roy

Writing:
  • Steven Stern

Stars:
Release Date: 1999-08-12
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 59

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Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreibe...
Narrator (voice)
John Carlos
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric...
Self
Harry Edwards
Harry Edwards
Self
George Foreman
George Forema...
Self
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Joh...
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther...
Self (archive footage)
Rafer Johnson
Rafer Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
Self (archive footage)
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