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


Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
Neil Amdur
Self
Neil Amdur
Self
Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon
Self
Bob Beamon
Self
Ralph Boston
Ralph Boston
Self
Ralph Boston
Self
Avery Brundage
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)


John Carlos
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
John Coatsworth
Self
John Coatsworth
Self
Hal Connolly
Hal Connolly
Self
Hal Connolly
Self
Willie Davenport
Willie Davenport
Self
Willie Davenport
Self


Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
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