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

★ 7.0 0h 59m 3 votes IMDb

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.

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

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Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice) Age 58 · San Francisco, California, USA Isaac Liev Schreiber (/ˈliːɛv ˈʃraɪbər/ LEE-ev SHRY-bər; born October 4, 1967) is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and nominations for nine Primetime Emmy...
John Carlos
John Carlos as Self (archive footage) Age 80 · Harlem, New York, USA John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the...
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson as Self Age 67 · Detroit, Michigan, USA Michael Eric Dyson is an academic, author, preacher, and radio host. He is Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University..
Harry Edwards
Harry Edwards as Self Age 83 · East St. Louis, Illinois, USA Harry Edwards is an American sociologist and civil rights activist. He completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University and is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley.
George Foreman
George Foreman as Self Died 2025 · Marshall, Texas, USA ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  George Edward Foreman (nicknamed "Big George") (born January 10, 1949) was an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist...
Bud Greenspan
Bud Greenspan as Self Died 2010 · New York City, New York, USA A film director, writer, and producer known for his sports documentaries. His distinctive appearance in later years included wearing his large, dark-framed glasses atop his shaved head..

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