Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games(1999)
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Synopsis
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.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) is a documentary and history film directed by George Roy, released on August 12, 1999 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon and Ralph Boston. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George Roy
- Writers:
- Steven Stern
- Producers:
- George Roy, Steven Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Woo
- Composer:
- Brian Keane
- Production:
- HBO Sports
- Status:
- Released
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator (voice)
- Neil Amdur
Neil Amdur
as Self
- Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon
as Self
- Ralph Boston
Ralph Boston
as Self
- Avery Brundage
Avery Brundage
as Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
as Self (archive footage)
- John Coatsworth
John Coatsworth
as Self
- Hal Connolly
Hal Connolly
as Self
- Willie Davenport
Willie Davenport
as Self
Michael Eric Dyson
as Self
Harry Edwards
as Self
George Foreman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by George Roy, written by Steven Stern, produced by George Roy and Steven Stern.
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games online?
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games?
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The main cast of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) includes Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston and Avery Brundage. The film was directed by George Roy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games released?
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was released on August 12, 1999 and runs for 59m.
Is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games worth watching?
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.