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

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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.

Homepage https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/fists-of-freedom
Release Date 1999-08-12
Runtime 59m
Directors David Pryke, Rob Newman, George Roy, Tony Smalls, Ken Woo, G. John Slagle
Producers Ross Greenburg, George Roy, Steven Stern, Jack Raybin
Writer Steven Stern