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

08/12/1999 (US) • Documentary, History • 59m

Overview

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 (1999)

08/12/1999 (US) • 59m

Documentary, History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Narrator (voice)

Self

Self

Self

Self (archive footage)

Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth

Self

Self

Willie Davenport

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

olympic games

1960s

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