Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games 25 years old

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.

Credits

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

Name Character
Liev Schreiber He was 31, now 57 years old as Self, narrator

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

Name Department
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games poster
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (25 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, August 12, 1999
  • Runtime: 59 minutes