Overview

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.

Cast

Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews, Louis Farrakhan, H. Rap Brown, Abdul Rahman Barman, Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad

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What is "The Trials of Muhammad Ali" about?

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.

When was "The Trials of Muhammad Ali" released?

The Trials of Muhammad Ali was released in 2013.

Who stars in "The Trials of Muhammad Ali"?

The cast includes Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews, Louis Farrakhan.

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