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Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
David Susskind
as Self (archive footage)
Eamonn Andrews
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan
as Self
H. Rap Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Abdul Rahman Barman
as Self
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
Elijah Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
Sonny Liston
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Lewis
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes20
DirectorBill Siegel
WritersBill Siegel
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Trials of Muhammad Ali
About The Trials of Muhammad Ali
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.
Directed by Bill Siegel, The Trials of Muhammad Ali leans on a strong ensemble — Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2013.
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