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

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

History

Duration:

59 minutes

Year:

1999

Director:

George Roy

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Company:

HBO Sports

Cast:
Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur

Self

Bob Beamon

Self

Ralph Boston

Self

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

Crew:
George Roy

Director

George Roy

Producer

Ken Woo

Director of Photography

David Pryke

Director of Photography

G. John Slagle

Director of Photography