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.
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, John Carlos
Crew: George Roy (Director), George Roy (Producer), Ken Woo (Director of Photography), David Pryke (Director of Photography), G. John Slagle (Director of Photography), Brian Keane (Original Music Composer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: HBO Sports
Runtime: 59 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Aug 12, 1999
IMDb: 4
Keywords:olympic games, 1960s
