Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
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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.
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6 wins & 2 nominations
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Released
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en
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Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)
Neil Amdur
Self
Bob Beamon
Self
Ralph Boston
Self
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
Self
Hal Connolly
Self
Willie Davenport
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Harry Edwards
Self
George Foreman
Self
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George Roy
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Steven Stern
Writer
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Brian Keane
Original Music Composer
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Steven Stern
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George Roy
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Ross Greenburg
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Ken Woo
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Tony Smalls
Director of Photography
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G. John Slagle
Director of Photography
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David Pryke
Director of Photography
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Rob Newman
Director of Photography
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