More than 30 personal audio recordings from Muhammad Ali provide insight into his life, including his final boxing match and family interactions.
“Fighter. Lover. Brother. Father.”
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More than 30 personal audio recordings from Muhammad Ali provide insight into his life, including his final boxing match and family interactions.
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Synopsis
A phone call between Muhammad Ali and his daughter Hana on November 30, 1979, marks the beginning of this documentary. Ali discusses the possibility of one last boxing match, a decision that leads to his final fight in 1981. Using personal audio recordings from the 1970s, along with interviews from figures like Mike Tyson and George Foreman, the film captures key moments in Ali's life. It covers his rise in boxing, his conversion to Islam, and his relationships with family and friends, providing a comprehensive view of his legacy.
What Critics Say
The GuardianClare Lewins has created a respectful documentary about Muhammad Ali, with interviews and the boxer’s own homemade tape recordings.
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Why Watch
- Listen to Ali's personal audio recordings from the 1970s.
- See interviews with boxing legends like Mike Tyson and George Foreman.
- Find out about Ali's childhood bicycle theft that led to boxing.
Did You Know
- Ali made personal audio recordings during the 1970s.
- His last professional fight occurred in 1981, two years after a call with his daughter.
- Ali was twelve years old when he started boxing after his bicycle was stolen.
- Mike Tyson aspired to fight at the same level as Ali.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Ali?
I Am Ali was directed by Clare Lewins.
What year was I Am Ali released?
I Am Ali was released in 2014.
What notable boxers appear in I Am Ali?
Notable appearances in the film include George Foreman, Jim Brown, and Mike Tyson.
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