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Muhammad Ali: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon - Season 1

Series: Muhammad Ali: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon
4.7
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Episodes
4
Rating
TV14
Year
2021
Language
English
Publisher
PBS

About

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 with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

Related Subjects

  • History

Episodes

1. 01-Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

2h

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Cassius Clay rises from amateur boxer to 1960 Olympic gold medal winner. He turns professional and moves to Miami, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. Meanwhile, he quietly joins the Nation of Islam and becomes a confidant of Malcolm X. In 1964, he shocks the world by upsetting the heavily favored Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight championship.

2. 02-Round Two: What’s My Name? (1964-1970)

2h

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Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, Ali dominates the heavyweight ranks but in 1967, he refuses induction into the U.S. Army and becomes one of the most reviled men in America. Ali is stripped of his title, convicted of draft evasion and forced into exile. In 1970, he triumphantly returns to the ring, but it's clear that he has lost a step.

3. 03-Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)

2h

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Muhammad Ali faces Joe Frazier in the "Fight of the Century." Though he loses, Ali becomes a hero. The Supreme Court overturns Ali's conviction, validating his refusal to serve in the war in Vietnam and in 1974, Ali outduels Frazier, his greatest rival, in their highly anticipated rematch. But to complete his comeback, he must face the fearsome George Foreman.

4. 04-Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016

2h

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Muhammad Ali shocks the world when he defeats George Foreman in Zaire, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. He faces Joe Frazier in the brutal "Thrilla in Manila," and boxes for five more years. He is diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1984 but continues to travel the world spreading his Islamic faith and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.

Extended Details

  • SeriesMuhammad Ali: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon
  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Ken BurnsDirector
Sarah BurnsDirector
Keith DavidActor