Released:
1999-08-12

Overview:
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.

Director:
George Roy

Runtime:
0h 59min

Genre:
Documentary, History

• Cast:
• 
  Liev Schreiber
  as
  Narrator (voice)
• 
  Neil Amdur
  as
  Self
• 
  Bob Beamon
  as
  Self
• 
  Ralph Boston
  as
  Self
• 
  Avery Brundage
  as
  Self (archive footage)