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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 26 m

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...

Directed By: Bill Siegel

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 26 m

The Trials of Muhammad Ali

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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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...

Directed By: Bill Siegel

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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79% Positive
11 Reviews
14% Mixed
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7% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
74
79% Positive
11 Reviews
14% Mixed
2 Reviews
7% Negative
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100
Aug 22, 2013
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.
By Kevin Jagernauth FULL REVIEW
88
Sep 9, 2014
The Trials of Muhammad Ali a unique and inspiring viewing experience.
By Peter Sobczynski FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 26, 2013
The Trials of Muhammad Ali is a complex and involving documentary.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
75
Oct 17, 2013
The archival footage in Bill Siegel’s documentary The Trials of Muhammad Ali is wondrous. How could it not be, featuring the gentleman in the title.
By Mark Feeney FULL REVIEW
70
Aug 22, 2013
The Trials Of Muhammad Ali’s real value is in showing—not just talking about—the time and place in which Ali lived.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 22, 2013
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.
By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW
38
Aug 22, 2013
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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Production Company Kartemquin Films
Release Date Aug 23, 2013
Duration 1 h 26 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline The fame and the fury of the most famous face of the 20th century.
Website http://kartemquin.com/films/the-trials-of-muhammad-ali
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Awards

News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
International Documentary Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
FOCAL International Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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