Catalog - The City Library

Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials

Title:

The trials of Muhammad Ali / Kartemquin Films ; Independent Lens ; Independent Television Service ; a film by Bill Siegel ; directed and produced by Bill Siegel ; produced by Rachel Pikelny ; a co-production of Kartemquin Educational Films, Projecto Willis, LLC, and the Independent Television Service.

Publisher, Date:

New York, NY : Kartemquin Educational Films: Kino Lorber, [2014]

New York, NY : distributed by Kino Lorber

Description:

1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in

digital optical

video file DVD region 1

Summary:

The powerful documentary examines the life of Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring to offer a personal perspective on the American sporting legend. Investigating Ali's spiritual transformation includes his conversion to Islam, resistance to the Vietnam War draft, and humanitarian work. The documentary connects Ali's transcendent life story to America' struggles with race, religion, and war in the twentieth century.

"When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a five-year prison sentence. Ali's choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the boxing ring"--Container.

Target Audience Note:

Rating: Not rated.

Subjects:

Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016

Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.)

Boxers (Sports) -- Political activity -- United States.

Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.

Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.

African Americans -- Biography.

Trials (Political crimes and offenses)

Nonfiction films.