Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
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1999 · Movie · 59m
The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- George RoyDirector
- Steven SternWriter
- Brian KeaneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Liev SchreiberNarrator (voice)
- Neil AmdurSelf
- Bob BeamonSelf
- Ralph BostonSelf
- Avery BrundageSelf (archive footage)
- John CarlosSelf (archive footage)
- John CoatsworthSelf
- Hal ConnollySelf
- Willie DavenportSelf
- Michael Eric DysonSelf
- Harry EdwardsSelf
- George ForemanSelf
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Shares: George Roy · Liev Schreiber · Documentary
Themes
olympic games1960s