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

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)

Movie · Released · 59 min · ★ 7.8

Documentary, History

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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.

Cast

Liev SchreiberLiev SchreiberNarrator (voice)
Neil AmdurSelf
Bob BeamonSelf
Ralph BostonSelf
Avery BrundageSelf (archive footage)John CarlosJohn CarlosSelf (archive footage)
John CoatsworthSelf
Hal ConnollySelf
Willie DavenportSelfMichael Eric DysonMichael Eric DysonSelfHarry EdwardsHarry EdwardsSelfGeorge ForemanGeorge ForemanSelf
Dick FosburySelf (archive footage)Bud GreenspanBud GreenspanSelf
Allen GuttmanSelf

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