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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
1999 7.0 (3 votes) 0h 59m
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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
Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur

Self

Bob Beamon

Self

Ralph Boston

Self

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth

Self

Hal Connolly

Self

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