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

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)

7.8 59 min Movie
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 Schreiber Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur Neil Amdur Self
Bob Beamon Bob Beamon Self
Ralph Boston Ralph Boston Self
Avery Brundage Avery Brundage Self (archive footage)
John Carlos John Carlos Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth John Coatsworth Self
Hal Connolly Hal Connolly Self
Willie Davenport Willie Davenport Self
Michael Eric Dyson Michael Eric Dyson Self
Harry Edwards Harry Edwards Self
George Foreman George Foreman Self

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