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

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

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.

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

Liev Schreiber
plays Narrator (voice)

Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice)

Isaac Liev Schreiber (born October 4, 1967) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and narrator. He ...

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Neil Amdur
plays Self

Bob Beamon
plays Self

Ralph Boston
plays Self

Avery Brundage
plays Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
plays Self (archive footage)

John Coatsworth
plays Self

Hal Connolly
plays Self

Willie Davenport
plays Self

Michael Eric Dyson
plays Self

Michael Eric Dyson as Self

Michael Eric Dyson is an academic, author, preacher, and radio host. He is Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University.

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Harry Edwards
plays Self

George Foreman
plays Self

George Foreman as Self

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Dick Fosbury
plays Self (archive footage)

Bud Greenspan
plays Self

Allen Guttman
plays Self

Erv Hall
plays Self

Lee Evans
plays Self

Lyndon B. Johnson
plays Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.
plays Self (archive footage)

Rafer Johnson
plays Self (archive footage)

Jesse Owens
plays Self (archive footage)

Al Oerter
plays Self (archive footage)

Art Simburg
plays Self

Ken Noel
plays Self

Paul Hoffman
plays Self


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