Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games (1999) blends Documentary and History elements. Top cast includes Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur, and Bob Beamon. The plot follows a central conflict that grows in scope as the film progresses.

Actor: Liev Schreiber

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.