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

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

1999
59m
7.0

7.0/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
HBO Sports
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 12, 1999
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0275353
Website Visit Site

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

Harry Edwards
Harry Edwards

Self

George Foreman
George Foreman

Self

Key Crew

Steven Stern
Writer
Steven Stern
Producer
Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
George Roy
Director
George Roy
Producer