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20181h 11mUnited States of America

1968

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At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of the 20th century.

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Serena Williams narrates ‘1968’ -- commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mexico City Olympics

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-23

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Director
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Original Title
1968
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 11m
Production Studios
NBC Sports Network, NBCUniversal

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Producers

Jim Bell

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1968

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What is 1968 about?

At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of the 20th century.

Who directed 1968?

1968 was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in 1968?

The principal cast of 1968 includes Serena Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, George Foreman, Harry Edwards, Tom Brokaw.

When was 1968 released and how long is it?

1968 was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.