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

Aug 12 1999 Unrated 0h 59m
Documentary, History, Sport

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.

Plot

Documentary leading up to, during and after the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. Features interviews with athletes, including John Carlos, Tommie Smith and George Foreman, activist Dr. Harry Edwards, journalists and archival footage of the Games and the fallout after the raised fisted gloves by Carlos and Smith.

Written by

Steven Stern

Directed by

George Roy

Cast

Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Sports

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
109
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA