1999
7.0 (3 votes)
0h 59m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
History
Production Companies
HBO Sports
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: David Pryke, G. John Slagle, Ken Woo, Tony Smalls, Rob Newman
Writer: Steven Stern
Producer: Steven Stern, George Roy
Director: George Roy
Top Cast
Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
Self
Bob Beamon
Self
Ralph Boston
Self
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
Self
Hal Connolly
Self
