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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.
Original Release
09/19/2021 on PBS
US Release
09/19/2021
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gerald Early | Self - Writer / Self |
| Todd Boyd | Self - Author / Self |
| Salim Muwakkil | Self - Journalist / Self |
| Jerry Izenberg | Self - Journalist / Self |
| Jonathan Eig | Self - Biographer / Self |
| Walter Mosley | Self - Writer / Self |
| Michael Bentt | Self - Boxer / Self |
| Dave Kindred | Self - Journalist / Self |
| David Remnick | Self / Self - Writer |
| Rasheda Ali | Self - Daughter / Self |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964) | Sunday, 19 September 2021 |
| 2 | Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970) | Monday, 20 September 2021 |
| 3 | Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974) | Tuesday, 21 September 2021 |
| 4 | Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016) | Wednesday, 22 September 2021 |
Directors
David McMahon, Sarah Burns, Ken Burns
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gerald Early | Self - Writer / Self |
| Todd Boyd | Self - Author / Self |
| Salim Muwakkil | Self - Journalist / Self |
| Jerry Izenberg | Self - Journalist / Self |
| Jonathan Eig | Self - Biographer / Self |
| Walter Mosley | Self - Writer / Self |
| Michael Bentt | Self - Boxer / Self |
| Dave Kindred | Self - Journalist / Self |
| David Remnick | Self / Self - Writer |
| Rasheda Ali | Self - Daughter / Self |
| Keith David | Narrator |
| Khalilah Camacho Ali | Self - Wife / Self |
| Gene Kilroy | Self - Friend / Self |
| Bob Arum | Self - Promoter |
| Larry Holmes | Self - Boxer / Self |
| Rahman Ali | Self / Self - Brother |
| Robert Lipsyte | Self - Journalist / Self |
| Sherman Jackson | Self - Scholar of Islam / Self |
| Howard Bryant | Self - Writer |
| Lowell K. Riley | Self - Photographer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ken Burns | Executive Producer |
| Tim McAleer | Producer |
| David McMahon | Producer |
| Jonathan Eig | Producer |
| Stephanie Jenkins | Producer |
| Jim Corbley | Producer |
| Ken Burns | Producer |
| Sarah Burns | Producer |
| Joe Siegal | Producer |
| Taylor Krauss | Producer |
| Patriciana Tenicela | Producer |
| Elizabeth Niles | Producer |
| Julian Hempstead | Producer |
| Jillian L. Hempstead | Producer |
| Elle Carriere | Producer |
Trailers
Muhammad Ali
Clips
Muhammad Ali: Cassius Clay Trains with Joe Martin
