When We Were Kings (1996) is an Academy Award winning documentary chronicling the cultural, political, and sporting impact of the legendary 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. Combining fight footage with interviews and historical context, the film explores Alis public persona, African-American identity, and global politics. It stands as one of the most acclaimed sports documentaries ever made.

101 Films

In 1974, Leon Gast travelled to Africa to film Zaire 74, a music festival planned to accompany an unprecedented sports spectacle: the Rumble in the Jungle, in which late-career underdog Muhammad Ali would contend with the younger powerhouse George Foreman for the boxing heavyweight championship title- a fight between two blacks in a black nation, organized by blacks, as a Kinshasa billboard put it. When the main event was delayed, extending Alis stay in Africa, Gast wound up amassing a treasure trove of footage, observing the wildly charismatic athlete training for one of the toughest bouts of his career while basking in his role as black Americas proud ambassador to postcolonial Africa. Two decades in the making, When We Were Kings features interviews with Norman Mailer and George Plimpton that illustrate the sensational impact of the fight, rounding out an Academy Award-winning portrait of Ali that captures his charm, grace, and defiance.

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Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.

Interview with Leon Gast

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Version: : Blu-Ray (import)

Sprak : English

EAN : 5037899091159

Distributor : 101 Films

Inspelningsar : 1996

imdb-rating : 7.9

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