Trials of Muhammad Ali

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The Trials of Muhammad Ali is not a conventional sports documentary. Befitting its extraordinary and complex subject, the film examines Ali's life outside the ring, beginning with the announcement of his deeply held and controversial Islamic religious beliefs, and the decision to change his "white man's name" of Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. The film explores his refusal to serve in the Vietnam war, even after his status as a conscientious objector was denied, on the grounds of protesting racial … More

 

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.

Genre: Documentary , Special Interest

Directed By: Bill Siegel

In Theaters: Aug 23, 2013 Limited

On DVD: Apr 21, 2014

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I did not heard about this movie until a couple of days ago.  This is no surprise, despite the critical acclaim, it grossed less than $60K at the box office.  

 

I guess this is what happens without Black media.