The Trials of Muhammad Ali
2013
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Synopsis
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.
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English
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Festival History
- Göteborg Film Festival 2014 generic
- International Documentary Association 2013 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2013 generic
