Facing Ali

Dec 16 2010 R 1h 40m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Plot

The life and career of Muhammad Ali (1942- ) as seen chronologically in archival footage: Ali as a fighter, a personality, a political lightening rod, and a man. Boxers who fought him describe what led up to major fights and the matches themselves; they also offer personal revelations about their own lives: George Chuvalo's family losses, George Foreman's conversion, Ken Norton's gratitude, Ron Lyle's teaching, Earnie Shaver's encounter with the Klan, and Joe Frazier's good humor pack their own punch. The fighters talk about Ali's quickness, cunning, and recuperative powers - and how fighting him changed their lives.

Written by

Pete McCormack

Directed by

Pete McCormack

Production Countries

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies

Network Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins

Scores
# of Votes
3,820
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA