Wake Up and Apologise
“in coversation with Cathal O'Shannon”
Synopsis
In advance of his fight with Al 'Blue' Lewis at Croke Park in Dublin, Cathal O'Shannon interviews Muhammad Ali about boxing, and his life outside the ring. When a fight is coming up Muhammad Ali (formally Cassius Marcellus Clay, junior) admits he deliberately intimidates his opponent. He does this because historically in America black people have always been taught to be subservient.
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Wake Up And Apologize - Muhammad Ali | All Def Poetry
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Whitaker
- Original Title
- Wake Up and Apologise
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, True Films
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Ross Whitaker
Aideen O'Sullivan
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Aideen O'Sullivan
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Ross Whitaker
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What is Wake Up and Apologise about?
In advance of his fight with Al 'Blue' Lewis at Croke Park in Dublin, Cathal O'Shannon interviews Muhammad Ali about boxing, and his life outside the ring. When a fight is coming up Muhammad Ali (formally Cassius Marcellus Clay, junior) admits he deliberately intimidates his opponent. He does this because historically in America black people have always been taught to be subservient.
Who directed Wake Up and Apologise?
Wake Up and Apologise was directed by Ross Whitaker.
Who stars in Wake Up and Apologise?
The principal cast of Wake Up and Apologise includes Muhammad Ali, Cathal O'Shannon, Alvin Lewis, Jimmy Magee.
When was Wake Up and Apologise released and how long is it?
Wake Up and Apologise was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 51m.