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

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


  • Genre: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 1999-08-12
  • User Rating: 8/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 59min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: HBO Sports
  • Production Country: United States of America
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Summary

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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  • Editing George Roy Editor
    Camera Ken Woo Director of Photography
    Camera G. John Slagle Director of Photography
    Camera Rob Newman Director of Photography
    Production Holly Peterman Production Manager
    Sound Brian Keane Original Music Composer
    Production Ross Greenburg Executive Producer
    Camera David Pryke Director of Photography
    Directing George Roy Director
    Production George Roy Producer
    Writing Steven Stern Writer
    Production Jack Raybin Associate Producer
    Production Steven Stern Producer
    Camera Tony Smalls Director of Photography