Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
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.
Director: George Roy
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 12, 1999
Cast
- Liev Schreiber - Narrator (voice)
- Neil Amdur - Self
- Bob Beamon - Self
- Ralph Boston - Self
- Avery Brundage - Self (archive footage)
- John Carlos - Self (archive footage)
- John Coatsworth - Self
- Hal Connolly - Self
- Willie Davenport - Self
- Michael Eric Dyson - Self
Screenplay
Music: Brian Keane
Cinematography: Ken Woo, David Pryke
Editing: George Roy
Production: HBO Sports
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
olympic games, 1960s
More Films by Director: George Roy
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?
- Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was directed by George Roy.
- Who stars in Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?
- Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games stars Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, John Carlos.
- How long is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?
- Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?
- Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games produced?
- Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was produced in United States of America.