a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title tur

a Classification number DVD 002953

a Personal name Michael Mann

a Title Ali

h Medium DVD

a Place of publication, distribution, etc USA

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2001

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Columbia Pictures Corporation

a Extent 1 DVD

a General note Forget What You Think You Know

a Summary, etc A biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early days to his days in the ring.

a Summary, etc In 1964, a brash new pro boxer, fresh from his olympic gold medal victory, explodes on to the scene, Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African American's in sport with his proud public self confidence with his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. To his credit, he sets out to prove that with his highly agile and forceful style soon making him a formidable boxer who soon claims the heavyweight championship. His personal life is no less noteworthy with his allegiance to the Nation of Islam, his friendship with the controversial Malcolm X and his abandonment of his slave name in favour of Muhammad Ali stirring up controversy. Yet, at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test with the military draft rules are changed, making him eligible for military induction during the Vietnam War. Despite the fact that he could easily agree to a sweetheart deal that would have meant an easy tour of duty for himself, Ali refuses to submit on principle to cooperate in an unjust war for a racist nation that treated his people so poorly. The cost of that stand is high as he finds himself unable to legally box in his own country while his case is contested in court. What follows is a battle for a man who would sacrifice so much for what he believes in and a comeback that would cement his legend as one of the great sports figures of all time.

a Language note Languages: English, Turkish

a Language note Subtitles: English, Turkish

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Biography

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Drama

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sport

a Personal name Will Smith

a Personal name Jamie Foxx

a Personal name Jon Voight

a Personal name Mario Van Peebles

a Personal name Ron Silver

a Personal name Jeffrey Wright

a Personal name Mykelti Williamson

a Personal name Jada Pinkett Smith

a Personal name Nona Gaye

a Personal name Michael Michele

a Personal name Joe Morton

a Personal name Bruce McGill

a Personal name Paul Rodriguez

a Personal name Barry Shabaka Henley

a Personal name Giancarlo Esposito

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