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

Name: Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1999
Duration: 59 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage

59m United States of America

Documentary History

Plot

Fists of Freedom delves into a defining moment of the 20th century, spotlighting the iconic "Black Power" protest by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Through a rich tapestry of rare footage, historical photographs, and insightful interviews with significant figures from that period, the documentary revisits this crucial chapter in American history, highlighting the athletes' courageous stand against racial inequality and their lasting impact on civil rights.

Cast

Liev Schreiber Neil Amdur Bob Beamon Ralph Boston Avery Brundage John Carlos John Coatsworth Hal Connolly Willie Davenport Michael Eric Dyson Harry Edwards George Foreman Dick Fosbury Bud Greenspan Allen Guttman