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

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

August 12, 199959 min7.0EN
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.

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Cast

Liev Schreiber
Liev SchreiberNarrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
Neil AmdurSelf
Bob Beamon
Bob BeamonSelf
Ralph Boston
Ralph BostonSelf
Avery Brundage
Avery BrundageSelf (archive footage)
John Carlos
John CarlosSelf (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
John CoatsworthSelf
Hal Connolly
Hal ConnollySelf
Willie Davenport
Willie DavenportSelf
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric DysonSelf