Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 1999-08-12
- Runtime: 59 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: HBO Sports
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0245
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
as Self
Bob Beamon
as Self
Ralph Boston
as Self
Avery Brundage
as Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
as Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
as Self
Hal Connolly
as Self
Willie Davenport
as Self
Michael Eric Dyson
as Self
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 1999-08-12.
Who are the main actors in Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage, .
Where can I watch Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games online?â–Ľ
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Is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games based on a true story?â–Ľ
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by HBO Sports. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games filmed?â–Ľ
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
The total runtime of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games is 59 minutes.
Is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games suitable for kids?â–Ľ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?â–Ľ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games.
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