Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
1999
⏱️ 59 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DocumentaryHistory
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.
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Director
George Roy
Writer
Steven Stern
Producer
Steven Stern, Ross Greenburg, George Roy
Production
HBO Sports
Keywords
olympic games1960s