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

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1999-08-12 • 0h 59m

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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.

Directors
George Roy
Writters
Steven Stern
Editors
Steven Stern, George Roy

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  1. Liev Schreiber

    Liev Schreiber

    Narrator (voice)

  2. Neil Amdur

    Neil Amdur

    Self

  3. Bob Beamon

    Bob Beamon

    Self

  4. Ralph Boston

    Ralph Boston

    Self

  5. Avery Brundage

    Avery Brundage

    Self (archive footage)

  6. John Carlos

    John Carlos

    Self (archive footage)

  7. John Coatsworth

    John Coatsworth

    Self

  8. Hal Connolly

    Hal Connolly

    Self

  9. Willie Davenport

    Willie Davenport

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
olympic games1960s