The trials of Muhammad Ali
(DVD)
Contributors
Siegel, Bill, film director,
Pikelny, Rachel, film producer.
Ali, Muhammad, 1942-
Wickenden, Aaron, editor of moving image work.
Abrams, Josh, composer (expression)
Pikelny, Rachel, film producer.
Ali, Muhammad, 1942-
Wickenden, Aaron, editor of moving image work.
Abrams, Josh, composer (expression)
Published
New York, NY : Kartemquin Educational Films:, [2014].
Status
Central - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray
DVD DOCS TRIAL
1 available
DVD DOCS TRIAL
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central - Adult DVD/ Blu-ray | DVD DOCS TRIAL | Available |
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Published
New York, NY : Kartemquin Educational Films:, [2014].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
738329121525
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
General Note
Special features: the featurette The mock trials of Muhammad Ali; extra scenes, educational resources, and optional audio commentaries.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Aaron Wickenden ; music, Joshua Abrams.
Participants/Performers
Muhammad Ali.
Description
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.
Description
"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
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD format; Region 1, NTSC.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Biography.
Ali, Muhammad, -- 1942-
Biographical films.
Boxers (Sports) -- Political activity -- United States.
Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography.
Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
Documentary films
Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.)
Nonfiction films.
Trials (Political crimes and offenses)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
Ali, Muhammad, -- 1942-
Biographical films.
Boxers (Sports) -- Political activity -- United States.
Boxers (Sports) -- United States -- Biography.
Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
Documentary films
Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.)
Nonfiction films.
Trials (Political crimes and offenses)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- United States -- Biography.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Siegel, B., Pikelny, R., Ali, M., Wickenden, A., & Abrams, J. (2014). The trials of Muhammad Ali . Kartemquin Educational Films:.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill, Siegel et al.. 2014. The Trials of Muhammad Ali. Kartemquin Educational Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill, Siegel et al.. The Trials of Muhammad Ali Kartemquin Educational Films, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Siegel, Bill,, et al. The Trials of Muhammad Ali Kartemquin Educational Films:, 2014.
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