Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games (1999): Cast
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games is a 1999 historical documentary directed by George Roy, starring John Carlos, Liev Schreiber and George Foreman. It runs 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 min
- Director
- George Roy
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Sports
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games About?
The premise of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games without spoilers.
The documentary explores one of the most iconic moments of the 20th century: the powerful “Black Power” salute delivered by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the medal podium at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City. Through rare footage, archival photographs and interviews with key participants of the era, it revisits the protest’s cultural impact and its lasting significance in American history.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- summer olympics
- mexico city
- athlete
- mexico city olympics
- olympic games
- colon in title
- year 1968
- racial injustice
- race relations
- fist
- black power
- black athlete
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- 1960s
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games Cast & Characters
John Carlos leads the cast, with Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice) and George Foreman. Directed by George Roy; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Roy
- John Carlos as themselves
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Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice) -
George Foreman as themselves - Lyndon B. Johnson as themselves
Also Starring in Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games
· 21 more- Martin Luther King Jr. Themselves
- Harry Edwards Themselves
- Lee Evans Themselves
- Rafer Johnson Themselves
- Bud Greenspan Themselves
- Jesse Owens Themselves
- Michael Eric Dyson Themselves
- Paul Hoffman Themselves
- Neil Amdur Themselves
- Ralph Boston Themselves
- Bob Beamon Themselves
- Avery Brundage Themselves
- John Coatsworth Themselves
- Hal Connolly Themselves
- Willie Davenport Themselves
- Dick Fosbury Themselves
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- Allen Guttman Themselves
- Erv Hall Themselves
- Al Oerter Themselves
- Art Simburg Themselves
- Ken Noel Themselves
More from George Roy
More films directed by George Roy: Biography: Bret “Hitman” Hart, Biography: Booker T, Perfect in ’76 and Dean Smith.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games Also Known As
Also known as “1968年黑人权力致敬事件”.
- Also known as
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- 1968年黑人权力致敬事件
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games?
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games runs 59 minutes.
When was Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games released?
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games was released on August 12, 1999.
Who directed Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games?
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games was directed by George Roy.
More films by George Roy Who is in the cast of Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games?
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games stars John Carlos, Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice) and George Foreman, among 25 credited actors.
Does Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games have a post-credit scene?
No. Fists of Freedom: The Story of the ’68 Summer Games has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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