

August 12, 1999
59m
EN
George Roy
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.

Liev Schreiber
Narrator (voice)

Neil Amdur
Self

Bob Beamon
Self

Ralph Boston
Self

Steven Stern
4

Avery Brundage
Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth
Self

Hal Connolly
Self

Willie Davenport
Self

Michael Eric Dyson
Self

HBO Sports
US