The Trials of Muhammad Ali - 2013

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.

86min
2013
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

About The Trials of Muhammad Ali

The Trials of Muhammad Ali Overview

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.

Runtime: 86min

Extra details

Original Title: The Trials of Muhammad Ali
Original Language: English
Directed By: Bill Siegel
Production Companies
Kartemquin Films