Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
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.
Release: 1999-08-12
Runtime: 59 min
Rating: 7 / 10
Cast
Liev Schreiber
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Neil Amdur
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Bob Beamon
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Ralph Boston
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Avery Brundage
John Carlos
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John Coatsworth
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Hal Connolly
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Willie Davenport
Michael Eric Dyson
Harry Edwards
George Foreman
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Dick Fosbury
Bud Greenspan
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Allen Guttman
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Erv Hall
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Lee Evans
Lyndon B. Johnson