| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr. 28 min. 44 sec.) ; 531319720 bytes |
| Summary |
Examines the life of boxer Muhammad Ali outside the ring, beginning with the announcement of his deeply held and controversial Islamic religious beliefs and the decision to change his "white man's name" of Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. Ali refused to serve in the Vietnam War - even after his status as a conscientious objector was denied - on the grounds of protesting racial injustice at home. This documentary explores what made him such a controversial, charismatic and influential figure, not only in the sporting arena, but in world history generally |
| Event |
Broadcast 2014-05-25 at 20:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: M |
| Subject |
Ali, Muhammad, 1942-.
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Boxers (Sports)
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Conscientious objectors.
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Trials (Political crimes and offenses)
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Vietnam War (1961-1975)
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United States.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Siegel, Bill, director
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