The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013)

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Brash boxer 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, but this religious awakening also led to a bitter legal battle with the U.S. government after he refused to serve in the Vietnam War. This film reveals the perfect storm of race, religion and politics that shaped one of the most recognizable figures in sports history.

Director: Bill Siegel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Music: Joshua Abrams
Production: Kartemquin Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, biography, boxing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trials of Muhammad Ali about?
Brash boxer 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, but this religious awakening also led to a bitter legal battle with the U.S. government after he refused to serve in the Vietnam War. This film reveals the perfect storm of race, religion and politics that shaped one of the most recognizable figures in sports history.
Who directed The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali was directed by Bill Siegel.
Who stars in The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali stars Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews, Louis Farrakhan, H. Rap Brown, Abdul Rahman Barman.
How long is The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali is a Documentary film.
Where was The Trials of Muhammad Ali produced?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali was produced in United States of America.