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

Released August 12, 1999
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Overview
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.
Cast

Liev Schreiber
as
Narrator (voice)
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Neil Amdur
as
Self
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Bob Beamon
as
Self
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Ralph Boston
as
Self
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Avery Brundage
as
Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
as
Self (archive footage)
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John Coatsworth
as
Self
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Hal Connolly
as
Self
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Willie Davenport
as
Self

Michael Eric Dyson
as
Self

Harry Edwards
as
Self

George Foreman
as
Self
Crew
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George Roy
as
Director
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George Roy
as
Producer
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Ken Woo
as
Director of Photography
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David Pryke
as
Director of Photography
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G. John Slagle
as
Director of Photography

Brian Keane
as
Original Music Composer

Ross Greenburg
as
Executive Producer
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Steven Stern
as
Writer
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Tony Smalls
as
Director of Photography
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George Roy
as
Editor
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Steven Stern
as
Producer
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Jack Raybin
as
Associate Producer