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Aug 12, 1999 · Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games: Directed by George Roy. With Neil Amdur, Bob Beamon, Ralph Boston, Avery Brundage. Documentary leading up to, during and after the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City.
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- Documentary, History, Sport
- George Roy
- 1999-08-12
Aug 12, 1999 · 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.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games. A powerful look back at the unforgettable moment in the '68 Olympics when two U.S. athletes raised their fists in a black-power salute. 1 IMDb 7.6 60min 1999. 7+.
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.
- George Roy
- HBO Sports
Watch Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (HBO) and more new movie premieres on Max. Plans start at $9.99/month. A powerful look back at the unforgettable moment in the '68 Olympics when two U.S. athletes raised their fists in a black-power salute.
As much about the period as it is about the moment, this HBO Sports documentary recounts the racially charged atmosphere of the 1968 Olympics. By the summer of 1968, it seemed that America stood on the precipice of self-destruction. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy had been assassinated.
A powerful look back at the unforgettable moment in the '68 Olympics when two U.S. athletes raised their fists in a black-power salute. Watch Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
