| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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video file DVD region 1 rda |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1, NTSC. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Muhammad Ali. |
| Credits |
Editor, Aaron Wickenden ; music, Joshua Abrams. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
The powerful documentary examines the life of Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring to offer a personal perspective on the American sporting legend. Investigating Ali's spiritual transformation includes his conversion to Islam, resistance to the Vietnam War draft, and humanitarian work. The documentary connects Ali's transcendent life story to America' struggles with race, religion, and war in the twentieth century. |
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"When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a five-year prison sentence. Ali's choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the boxing ring"--Container. |
| Note |
Special features: the featurette The mock trials of Muhammad Ali; extra scenes, educational resources, and optional audio commentaries. |
| Subject |
Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016
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Boxers (Sports) -- Political activity -- United States.
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Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
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Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
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African Americans -- Biography.
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Trials (Political crimes and offenses)
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Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.)
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| Added Author |
Siegel, Bill, film director, film producer.
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Pikelny, Rachel, film producer.
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Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016
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Kartemquin Films, production company.
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Projecto Willis, production company.
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Independent Television Service, production company.
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Kino Lorber, Inc., film distributor.
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| ISBN |
9780108848827 |
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0108848825 |
| Standard No. |
738329121525 |
| Music No. |
K1215 Kino Lorber |
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1215 Kino Lorber |
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