Ali: The Mission
Synopsis
The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Ali risked his reputation, health and safety for the freedom of prisoners held by Hussein as "human shields" to deter U.S. military strikes. Only six weeks after Ali brought 15 hostages back home to their relieved families, Operation Desert Storm bombarded Iraq.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armani Martin
- Original Title
- Ali: The Mission
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armani Martin
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Armani Martin
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What is Ali: The Mission about?
The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Ali risked his reputation, health and safety for the freedom of prisoners held by Hussein as "human shields" to deter U.S. military strikes. Only six weeks after Ali brought 15 hostages back home to their relieved families, Operation Desert Storm bombarded Iraq.
Who directed Ali: The Mission?
Ali: The Mission was directed by Armani Martin.
Who stars in Ali: The Mission?
The principal cast of Ali: The Mission includes Muhammad Ali.
When was Ali: The Mission released and how long is it?
Ali: The Mission was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 13m.