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

7.0
199959m

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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Logo for HBO Sports

Cast

Photo of Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Photo of John Carlos

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Self (archive footage)

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