Muhammad Ali documentary focusing on the heavyweight's controversial political views and, in particular, his battle to overturn a five-year prison...
Muhammad Ali documentary focusing on the heavyweight's controversial political views and, in particular, his battle to overturn a five-year prison sentence for refusing US military service in Vietnam.
"Cassius Clay burst into the American consciousness in the early 1960s, just ahead of the Civil Rights movement. His transformation into the spiritually enlightened heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is legendary. This religious awakening also led to a bitter legal battle with the U.S. government after the superstar refused to serve in the Vietnam War. The film reveals the perfect storm of race, religion and politics that helped shape one of the most recognised figures in sports history." (Tribeca Film Festival)
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"The heavyweight champ's controversial political views are reexamined in this stirring, fascinating documentary."
Variety"If you weren't there at the time, it's hard to believe American celebrities ever burned this bright."
Time Out"Succumbs to the looming danger of hero worship by its end, when Mr. Ali's daughter appears and his continuing trial, Parkinson's, is addressed."
The New York Times"Ali's greatest fight, covered in this film as it never has been before, was to be accepted as himself, not as anyone's symbol."
The Dissolve"An invigorating doc brings the long-forgotten controversy to life."
Hollywood ReporterThe Trials of Muhammad Ali | Details
- Runtime
- 86
- Genre
- Documentary, Sport
- Country of origin
- USA
