The Trials of Muhammad Ali
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  • Summary: The Trials Of Muhammad Ali investigates its extraordinary and often complex subject's life outside the boxing ring. From joining the controversial Nation of Islam and changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, to his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War in the name of protesting racial inequality, to his global humanitarian work, Muhammad Ali remains an inspiring and controversial figure. Outspoken and passionate in his beliefs, Ali found himself in the center of America's controversies over race, religion, and war. [Kino Lorber]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Kevin Jagernauth
    Aug 22, 2013
    100
    A wholly illuminating look at Muhammad Ali in all his complexity, providing a surprisingly fresh and vivid portrait of a man who played rope-a-dope with history, religion and sport and emerged from the ring as an inspiring, and flawed icon.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    Sep 26, 2013
    90
    It’s an inspiring picture, particularly given the difficulty of imagining one of today’s sports superstars going so far out on a limb for unpopular beliefs.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    Sep 26, 2013
    80
    The Trials of Muhammad Ali is a complex and involving documentary.
  4. The Dissolve
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    Aug 22, 2013
    70
    The Trials Of Muhammad Ali’s real value is in showing—not just talking about—the time and place in which Ali lived.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Sean O’Connell
    Sep 27, 2013
    63
    For those seeking further insight into this sliver of Ali’s remarkable career, “Trials” is as comprehensive as it gets.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Nicolas Rapold
    Aug 22, 2013
    60
    The film falls short of explaining Mr. Ali, who, like many outspoken individuals, can stubbornly repel scrutiny, nor will it pacify the many who opposed his conscientious objections. But it also underlines one enduring quality: namely, that he probably couldn’t care less what people think.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Kalvin Henely
    Aug 22, 2013
    38
    Bill Siegel has made more of a Ken Burns-esque history book--that is, a medium more dry and factual--than a film.

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