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

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.

Genre: Documentary, History

Stars: Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, John Carlos

Crew: George Roy (Director), Steven Stern (Writer), Brian Keane (Original Music Composer), Steven Stern (Producer), George Roy (Producer), Ross Greenburg (Executive Producer)

Country: United States of America

Language: English

Studio: HBO Sports

Runtime: 59 minutes

Quality: HD

Released: Aug 12, 1999

IMDb: 4

Keywords:olympic games, 1960s

Watch In HD Download In HD Watchlist

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

Images