Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 12, 1999

Runtime

0h 59m

Genres

Documentary, History

User Score

80%

Original Title

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Production Companies

HBO Sports

Director

George Roy

Description

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.