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

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

Documentary|

History|

7/10

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.

Liev Schreiber

Neil Amdur

Bob Beamon

Ralph Boston

Avery Brundage

John Carlos

John Coatsworth

Hal Connolly

Willie Davenport

Michael Eric Dyson

Harry Edwards

George Foreman

Dick Fosbury

Bud Greenspan

Allen Guttman

Erv Hall

Lee Evans

Lyndon B. Johnson

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rafer Johnson

Jesse Owens

Al Oerter

Art Simburg

Ken Noel

Paul Hoffman