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

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

1999 • 0h59m Documentary, History

Rating

7.0/10

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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.

Details

Director

George Roy

Screenplay

Steven Stern

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Neil Amdur

Bob Beamon

Release date

8/12/1999

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

3