The Trials of Muhammad Ali
Synopsis
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.
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The Trials of Muhammad Ali - Official Trailer (2013)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-30
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Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
David Susskind
Self (archive footage)
Eamonn Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Louis Farrakhan
Self
H. Rap Brown
Self (archive footage)
Abdul Rahman Barman
Self
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Elijah Muhammad
Self (archive footage)
Sonny Liston
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Lewis
Self (archive footage)
Hana Ali
Self
Lester Maddox
Self (archive footage)
Rahman Ali
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Siegel
- Original Score
- Joshua Abrams
- Original Title
- The Trials of Muhammad Ali
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kartemquin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Siegel
Joshua Abrams
Rachel Pikelny
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Abrams
Original Music Composer
Rachel Pikelny
Producer
Bill Siegel
Director
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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.
Who directed The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali was directed by Bill Siegel.
Who stars in The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The principal cast of The Trials of Muhammad Ali includes Muhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews, Louis Farrakhan, H. Rap Brown.
When was The Trials of Muhammad Ali released and how long is it?
The Trials of Muhammad Ali was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trials of Muhammad Ali?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trials of Muhammad Ali was composed by Joshua Abrams.