The Trials of Muhammad Ali

7.1
20131h 26m

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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Thumbnail for video: The Trials of Muhammad Ali - Official Trailer (2013)

The Trials of Muhammad Ali - Official Trailer (2013)

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Photo of Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Photo of David Susskind

David Susskind

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Eamonn Andrews

Eamonn Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Photo of H. Rap Brown

H. Rap Brown

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Self (archive footage)

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