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.
You can stream Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games was directed by George Roy.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games runs for 59min, and was released in 1999.
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