Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Liev 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
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Harry Edwards
Self
George Foreman
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was released on August 12, 1999.
The runtime of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is 59m.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is a Documentary, History movie.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was directed by George Roy.
The main cast of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games includes Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is originally in English.