Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Fists of Freedom is a documentary that looks at one of the most iconic events of the 20th century, which was the dramatic "Black Power" demonstration that was put on by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory platform at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City. One of the most significant turning points in the history of the United States will be reexamined through the use of previously unseen archival film and photographs, as well as interviews with key historical people from the time period.
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Fists of Freedom is a documentary that looks at one of the most iconic events of the 20th century, which was the dramatic "Black Power" demonstration that was put on by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory platform at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City. One of the most significant turning points in the history of the United States will be reexamined through the use of previously unseen archival film and photographs, as well as interviews with key historical people from the time period.
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