Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999)
59 min
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.
- Release date
- August 12, 1999
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Brian Keane
Cast
- Neil Amdur as Self
- Bob Beamon as Self
- Ralph Boston as Self
- John Coatsworth as Self
- Hal Connolly as Self
- Willie Davenport as Self
- Michael Eric Dyson as Self
- Harry Edwards as Self
Crew
- Avery Brundage · Archive footage
- John Carlos · Archive footage
- George Roy · Director
- Steven Stern · Writer
- George Roy · Producer
- Steven Stern · Producer
- Brian Keane · Composer
- Joe Lipari · Cinematographer
- Rob Newman · Cinematographer
- David Pryke · Cinematographer
- G. John Slagle · Cinematographer
- George Roy · Editor