
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
0h 59m · 12 Aug 1999
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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.
| Movie ID | 116043 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | George Roy |
| Main cast | Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, John Carlos, John Coatsworth, Hal Connolly |
| Release date | 12 August 1999 |
| Release year | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 59 min (0h 59m) |
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | HBO Sports |
Director: George Roy
Writers: Steven Stern
Top 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
Dick FosburySelf (archive footage)
Bud GreenspanSelf
Allen GuttmanSelf
Erv HallSelf
Lee EvansSelf
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
Rafer JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
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