Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
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IMDB: 7.6
59 min
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. Released: 1999
Casts:
George Foreman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Michael Eric Dyson, Jesse Owens, Liev Schreiber, Rafer Johnson, Martin Luther King, Bob Beamon, Neil Amdur, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, Hal Connolly, John Carlos, John Coatsworth, Willie Davenport, Harry Edwards, Erv Hall, Allen Guttman, Dick Fosbury, Bud Greenspan, Lee Evans, Al Oerter
