Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
The dramatic display of "Black Power" by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory platform at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City is the subject of discussion in the documentary titled "Fists of Freedom," which looks back on one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. Revisit an important turning point in the history of the United States by using previously unseen archive film and photographs, as well as conversations with major figures from the time period.
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The dramatic display of "Black Power" by American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory platform at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City is the subject of discussion in the documentary titled "Fists of Freedom," which looks back on one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. Revisit an important turning point in the history of the United States by using previously unseen archive film and photographs, as well as conversations with major figures from the time period.
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