
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Release: 1999-08-12·Runtime: 59m·★ 7.0
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
HBO Sports
Cast
Michael Eric Dysonas Self
Harry Edwardsas Self
Lyndon B. Johnsonas Self (archive footage)
Liev Schreiberas Narrator (voice)
Martin Luther King Jr.as Self (archive footage)
Bud Greenspanas Self
George Foremanas Self
Rafer Johnsonas Self (archive footage)
Jesse Owensas Self (archive footage)
John Carlosas Self (archive footage)
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