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.
1999
HD
59min
United States
English
George Roy
Liev Schreiber
Bob Beamon
Neil Amdur
Ralph Boston
John Carlos
Avery Brundage
John Coatsworth
Hal Connolly
Michael Eric Dyson
1960s
olympic games
