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

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

Release Date: 1999-08-12

Overview: 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.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

as Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur

Neil Amdur

as Self

Bob Beamon

Bob Beamon

as Self

Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston

as Self

Avery Brundage

Avery Brundage

as Self (archive footage)

Crew

  • David Pryke - Director of Photography

  • Steven Stern - Writer

  • Steven Stern - Producer

  • Ross Greenburg - Executive Producer

  • Jack Raybin - Associate Producer

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