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

70 %|Aug 12, 1999|Documentary, History

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.

Featured Crew

David Pryke
Director of Photography
Steven Stern
Writer
Steven Stern
Producer
Ross Greenburg
Executive Producer
Jack Raybin
Associate Producer
G. John Slagle
Director of Photography
George Roy
Editor
George Roy
Director

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Cast

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Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
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Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
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John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
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Dick Fosbury
Self (archive footage)
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
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Rafer Johnson
Self (archive footage)
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Jesse Owens
Self (archive footage)
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Al Oerter
Self (archive footage)