When We Were Kings(1996)
Fascinating documentary about the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match in Zaire, which also sheds light on Muhammad Ali's enduring appeal.
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Age group12+ years
Duration83 mins
Ali bumbaia. RIP Muhammed Ali. As an enormous boxing fan I really enjoyed this film especially as the rumble in the jungle was my favourite fight since Shannon the Cannon Briggs vs David Hay. This film was kind of unusual as I have never watched a documentary before, but I still liked it.This film shows the boxing legend Muhammed Ali vs his much younger rival George Forman. I remember my dad telling me that before the fight Forman fans were burning pictures of Ali in the streets and after people were burning pictures of Forman. This film/documentary was incredibly interesting seeing how Ali and Forman were preparing for this fight. The only inaccuracy I noticed was when people said Ali was hiding the fact he was scared. This is completely wrong as Ali publicly said he was scared just before his fight to throw off his opponent. Honestly I think that this film could have been a bit better but then again it is 20 years old so I still give it a 5 star 11/10 would watch again and really hope we watch more films like this
Print this reviewTough, emotionally powerful film about a down-on-his luck boxer who gets an unexpected chance at becoming a pro fighter.
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Bold and brash, frenzied yet graceful biopic of Muhammad Ali.
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In the US south in the 60s, just after the passing of the Civil Rights Act, a black police officer is arrested for a prominent white citizen's murder.
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