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

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.

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

N

Neil Amdur

Self

B

Bob Beamon

Self

R

Ralph Boston

Self

A

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

J

John Coatsworth

Self

H

Hal Connolly

Self

W

Willie Davenport

Self

Michael Eric Dyson

Self

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