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Films About Muhammad Ali

On this page, we list some of the more important films which were made either by Muhammad Ali or about him, showcasing his skills and personality inside and outside of the ring. This list is not all inclusive, and does not cover the many appearances by Muhammad Ali on various talk shows, documentaries, sports programs and cameo appearances on numerous TV shows. It is merely a brief listing of movies, video cassettes and DVDs which have been and still are available to the public about this great champion, Muhammad Ali.

FILMS BY OR ABOUT MUHAMMAD ALI:

• ALI - (2001)
  Starring Will Smith as Muhammad Ali, depicting
  the life and career of Ali.
• MUHAMMAD ALI: Through the Eyes of the World - (2001)
  An account of the life of Muhammad Ali, told by family, friends and fans from all over the world.
• MUHAMMAD ALI: IN HIS OWN WORDS - (1998)
  A documentary showing Muhammad Ali as a public speaker, as well as a boxing icon.
• WHEN WE WERE KINGS - (1996)
  Documentary which covers the events surrounding
  the "Rumble in the Jungle" with George Foreman.
• MUHAMMAD ALI: THE WHOLE STORY - (1996)
  Originally a six-episode TV mini-series, this DVD set is a 5-hour marathon of events in the life of Muhammad Ali.
• THE GREATEST, POUND FOR POUND - (1994)
  A documentary which discusses the question, 'Who was the best fighter of all time?" Boxing historians Bill Cayton and Bert Randolph Sugar look at several greats of the past, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, and Henry Armstrong.
• CHAMPIONS FOREVER - (1989)
  A boxing documentary with commentary by and about several great champions: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and Mike Tyson.
• FREEDOM ROAD - (1979)
  Muhammad Ali as 'Gideon Jackson', an ex-slave who became a Senator, but still had to battle against racism.
• THE GREATEST - (1977)
  Muhammad Ali as himself, based on his
  autobiography, "The Greatest: My Own Story"
• MUHAMMAD ALI: SKILL, BRAINS AND GUTS - (1975)
  A look at the boxing career of Muhammad Ali.
  87 minutes
• ALI THE MAN, ALI THE FIGHTER - (1971)
  Documentary which highlights Ali's battles
  outside the ring as well as in boxing.
• A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY - (1970)
  An early documentary about Muhammad Ali,
  'also known as' Cassius Clay.