The Trials of Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay, a brazen boxer, entered the American consciousness in the early 1960s, just as the Civil Rights movement was gaining momentum. Although his transition into the spiritually enlightened heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is legendary, his religious enlightenment also resulted in a protracted legal struggle with the United States government after he declined to participate in the Vietnam War. This documentary explores the perfect confluence of race, religion, and politics that formed one of sports history's most famous individuals.
Released: 2013-08-23
Genre:
Documentary