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I Am Ali

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Muhammad Ali's own audio journals, friends, family and fellow boxers provide insight into the extraordinary life and legendary career of the pugilist.
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Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association Retracing Muhammad Ali's vibrant life is an opportunity for audiences to reexamine American history, race relations, the civil rights movement, the antiwar movement and the sports world through the eyes of a perceptive black man. Mar 21, 2017 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Conclusive proof that it is impossible to make a boring documentary about Muhammad Ali. Mind you, the folk behind this lacklustre hagiography have certainly tried their hardest. Rated: 2/5 Dec 6, 2014 Full Review Wendy Ide Times (UK) If I Am Ali is one of the less impressive documentaries about Muhammad Ali, that's mainly because of the exceptional standard of many of the films already made. Rated: 2/5 Dec 1, 2014 Full Review Matthew Turner VODzilla.co An enjoyable, informative and ultimately moving documentary that should appeal to fans and newcomers alike. Rated: 8/10 May 11, 2022 Full Review Julian Lytle Punch Drunk Critics Overall I Am Ali is a great film about a very influential person that inspired a lot of people all across the globe. I Am Ali is something that should be seen and shown to as many people as possible who don't know Muhammad Ali. Rated: 4/5 Jan 11, 2020 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens [W]hat sets this documentary apart are the interviews with two of Ali's daughters, Hana and Maryum, as well as son Muhammad Jr. and one of his ex-wives, and the inclusion of excerpts of audio tapes made by Ali himself over the years. Dec 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Liam D An entertaining and crowd pleasing documentary about one of the greatest figures to ever grace the sporting world Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Dinos K Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The greatest boxer. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Best Muhammad Ali docementary ever made Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Really enjoyed this documentary biopic , this was my first watch on anything to do with the boxing icon, so I got into the movie only knowing him to be a famous boxer, after watching got to know why he is considered one of the greatest sportsman ever. The movie uses real life footage and his personal audio recordings to show us all the aspects of the genius Muhammad Ali, besides showing his professional career on stage it dives into his personal life, touching his beliefs & even controversies surrounding him, still the movie is shot as a tribute showing his loving & emotional side. He was the greatest not only for his athleticism but for his determination, intelligence & oratory skill. After further reading about him I realized they have softened a lot of controversies surrounding him, still a really enjoyable watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This bio-doc has all the classic issues often associated with biopics: less focused on a single time, narrative or thesis and more worried about getting through all the greatest hits of Ali's life. Scatter-brained and decidedly uncomplex, I AM ALI is a well-intentioned, highly-stylized doc that is just much too big for its britches. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting look at the man that surprisingly talks very little about boxing and focuses more on private audio tapes. Not the best look at him, just the newest. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Muhammad Ali's own audio journals, friends, family and fellow boxers provide insight into the extraordinary life and legendary career of the pugilist.
Director
Clare Lewins
Producer
Clare Lewins, George Chignell, Greg Hobden
Screenwriter
Clare Lewins
Distributor
Focus Films
Production Co
Passion Pictures
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Mild Language)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 10, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.2K
Runtime
1h 54m
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