
TMDb Rating
7.0/10
3 verified votes
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
DocumentaryHistory
59 min
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
DocumentaryHistoryGeorge RoyLiev SchreiberNeil Amdur1999
Director
George Roy
Top Cast
Liev SchreiberNeil AmdurBob BeamonRalph BostonAvery Brundage
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