Muhammad Ali

Author

Ken Burns

Call Number

• DVD 921 A399MUHAM (EAS, OSH, WSQ)

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Languages

English or Spanish dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Narrated by Keith David.

Publication Information

[Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2021]

Physical Description

4 videodiscs (approximately 450 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated; "This film contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised"--Sequence preceding title frames.

Summary

"MUHAMMAD ALI brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th Century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali spoke his mind and stood on principle, staying true to his Islamic faith and refusing induction into the U.S. Army, even when it cost him his livelihood. Banished for his beliefs, he returned to boxing an underdog, reclaimed his title twice, and became the most famous man on earth. An intimate portrait of a larger-than-life global icon, this four-part eight-hour documentary tells the story of an exceptional athlete whose influence transcends sports. 'He was,' the novelist Norman Mailer wrote, 'the very spirit of the 20th Century.'"--Container.

Notes

"Bigger than boxing. Larger than life"--Container.

Originally broadcast as a four-part documentary series on PBS in 2021.

Contents

• The greatest (1942-1964)
• What's my name (1964-1970)
• The rivalry (1970-1974)
• The spell remains (1974-2016).