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

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Age : 56 | Popularity : 39%

Neil Amdur

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Bob Beamon

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Ralph Boston

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Avery Brundage

Self (archive footage)

Age : 87 | Popularity : 3%

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

John Coatsworth

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Hal Connolly

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Brian Keane
Production	Executive Producer	Ross Greenburg
	Producer	George Roy Steven Stern
	Production Manager	Holly Peterman
	Associate Producer	Jack Raybin
Directing	Director	George Roy
Editing	Editor	George Roy
Writing	Writer	Steven Stern
Camera	Director of Photography	Ken Woo Tony Smalls G. John Slagle David Pryke Rob Newman
Department	Role	Name

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