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

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

1999

Documentary History

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

George Roy

Cast

Avery Brundage as Self (archive footage)

Bob Beamon as Self

Hal Connolly as Self

John Carlos as Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth as Self

Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice)

Michael Eric Dyson as Self

Neil Amdur as Self