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.
Released: Aug 12, 1999
Runtime: 59 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, John Carlos
Crew: David Pryke (Director of Photography), Steven Stern (Writer), Steven Stern (Producer), Ross Greenburg (Executive Producer), Jack Raybin (Associate Producer), G. John Slagle (Director of Photography)