Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
59 mins
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.
Neil Amdur
Self
Bob Beamon
Self
Ralph Boston
Self
Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)
John Coatsworth
Self
Hal Connolly
Self
Willie Davenport
Self
Dick Fosbury
Self (archive footage)
Allen Guttman
Self
Erv Hall
Self
Lee Evans
Self
Al Oerter
Self (archive footage)
Art Simburg
Self
Ken Noel
Self
Paul Hoffman
Self
David Pryke
Director of Photography
Steven Stern
Writer
Steven Stern
Producer
Jack Raybin
Associate Producer
G. John Slagle
Director of Photography
George Roy
Editor
George Roy
Director
Ken Woo
Director of Photography
Tony Smalls
Director of Photography
George Roy
Producer
Rob Newman
Director of Photography
Holly Peterman
Production Manager