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      A.K.A. Cassius Clay

      PG 1970 1h 25m Documentary List
      Reviews 65% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this documentary focuses on legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who, prior to his conversion to Islam, was known as Cassius Clay. In addition to featuring Ali in numerous classic fights, the film addresses the pugilist's renowned self-promotion and looks at how his much-publicized embrace of Muslim culture and faith altered his career. Among the many celebrities who also appear in this film are the Beatles, Malcolm X, Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 22 Buy Now

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      Audience Member Fascinating chronicle of Muhammad Ali's explosion into boxing and politics in the mid-1960's. Jim Jacobs' documentary is unique for its production during the great champ's exile from the ring as well as being the first of numerous Ali movies over the years (not to mention countless TV documentaries). Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Bio of 60's Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay with a study in career & technic & why he threw away indisputable championship of the world in observance of his personal religious convictions. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is an excellent documentary that covers not only the personal and professional life of one of the greatest athletes and public figures of the century, but also puts a spotlight our society and culture as it relates to being black in America. Ali "is the greatest of all time", and showed tremendous courage, insight and sharp intellect. He far surpassed so many who tried to interview him. Well ahead of his time, and paved the way for many..... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting documentary about the greatest arrogant boxer on earth. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful documentary. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This documentary about Muhammad Ali was made after Ali refused to go to Vietnam, so it gives a very interesting look into the effect ali had on America and the world as it was happening. The documentary has age to it, but i feel like it gives it alot more character to it then taking away from it. i loved ali's arguments with his trainer about whether or not he could beat Joe Louis in his prime or not. There are several interviews with the man himself that are shown and it gives an interesting peak into who Cassius clay is and was. Quite a braggart,but he was always right about his opponents. He never said a single thing he couldn't show for inside the ring, which angered many fans of boxing at the time, while also winning the hearts early on. Overall, it's a good introduction to Muhammad Ali for newcomers and a deeper look into the years when the world didn't know for sure if Ali would ever be boxing again after the Vietnam War incident. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press There is no real continuity to the movie as it jumps back and forth in time. The film clips range from excellent to awful and some of them look as though they were walked on. Nov 29, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this documentary focuses on legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who, prior to his conversion to Islam, was known as Cassius Clay. In addition to featuring Ali in numerous classic fights, the film addresses the pugilist's renowned self-promotion and looks at how his much-publicized embrace of Muslim culture and faith altered his career. Among the many celebrities who also appear in this film are the Beatles, Malcolm X, Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson.
      Director
      Jim Jacobs
      Screenwriter
      Bernard Evslin
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 26, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 25m
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