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

Top 10 Billed Cast

Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur
Neil Amdur

Self

Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon

Self

Ralph Boston
Ralph Boston

Self

Avery Brundage
Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth
John Coatsworth

Self

Hal Connolly
Hal Connolly

Self

Willie Davenport
Willie Davenport

Self

Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson

Self

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

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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.

  • Release Date

    1999-08-12

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    7

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    English
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