Film · 2023

Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Name: Cassius X: Becoming Ali
Director: Muta’Ali
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-10-13
Rating: 10

91 min · Directed by Muta’Ali

Documentary

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Cassius X puts a period of often-overlooked history into the spotlight – the period when Cassius Clay fought his way to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion while embarking on a secret spiritual journey.

Cast

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

J

Jim Lampley

Self

Thomas Hauser

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Self

J

Jerry Izenberg

Self

A

Attallah Shabazz

Self

D

Dee Dee Sharp

Self

Crew

Director: Muta’Ali
Producer: Mick McAvoy
Writer: Stuart Cosgrove

Details

Studios: Two Rivers Media, Smithsonian Channel
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Release: October 13, 2023

Themes

racismsports documentaryboxingmuhammad ali

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