Lee Evans

Birth : 1947-02-25, Madera, California, USA

Death : 2021-05-19

History

Lee Edward Evans was an American sprinter. He won two gold medals in the 1968 Summer Olympics, setting world records in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay, both of which stood for 20 and 24 years respectively.

Movies

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
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.
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Self - 1968 Olympics (archive footage) (as L. Evans)
James Earl Jones narrates this fascinating and moving documentary about the life of the assassinated black leader through various sources.