
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Visit website7.0/10 • 3
1999-08-12 • 0h 59m
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

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Visit website1999-08-12 • 0h 59m
7.0/10 • 3
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
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsLiev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
Self
Bob Beamon
Self
Ralph Boston
Self
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
Self
Hal Connolly
Self
Willie Davenport
Self
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- Released
- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- olympic games1960s