Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
(1999)

Released: 1999-08-12

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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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Liev Schreiber

as Narrator (voice)

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Avery Brundage

as Self (archive footage)

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John Carlos

as Self (archive footage)

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Dick Fosbury

as Self (archive footage)

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Lyndon B. Johnson

as Self (archive footage)

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Martin Luther King Jr.

as Self (archive footage)

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Rafer Johnson

as Self (archive footage)

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Ross Greenburg

Executive Producer

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David Pryke

Director of Photography

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Rob Newman

Director of Photography

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Brian Keane

Original Music Composer

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Holly Peterman

Production Manager

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Tony Smalls

Director of Photography

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Jack Raybin

Associate Producer

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Ken Woo

Director of Photography

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G. John Slagle

Director of Photography

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