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

Aug 12, 1999
0h 59m
★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Documentary
History

Production Companies

HBO Sports

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Cast

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Liev Schreiber

Neil Amdur

Self

Neil Amdur

Bob Beamon

Self

Bob Beamon

Ralph Boston

Self

Ralph Boston

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

Avery Brundage

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos

John Coatsworth

Self

John Coatsworth

Hal Connolly

Self

Hal Connolly

Willie Davenport

Self

Willie Davenport

Michael Eric Dyson

Self

Michael Eric Dyson

Harry Edwards

Self

Harry Edwards

George Foreman

Self

George Foreman