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When We Were Kings is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Leon Gast about the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship boxing match that was held on October 30, 1974, in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) between world heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.
Feb 14, 1997 · A 1996 Oscar-winning film that captures the historic 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. The film features interviews, archival footage, and music from the Rumble in the Jungle event.
- (19K)
- Documentary, Sport
- Leon Gast
- 1997-02-14
Watch the acclaimed documentary about the 1974 \"Rumble in the Jungle\" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. Learn how the fight reflected the Black Power era and the relationship between African-Americans and Africa.
- (51)
- Leon Gast
- PG
- Muhammad Ali
Feb 27, 1997 · Roger Ebert reviews the Oscar-nominated film that captures the 1974 heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. He praises Ali's courage, charisma and strategy, and contrasts him with Foreman and the political context of the event.
A documentary on the 1974 heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, and its cultural and political context. Learn about the historical footage, interviews, and music featured in the film.
A 1996 film by Leon Gast that chronicles Muhammad Ali's 1974 boxing match with George Foreman in Zaire and his role as a black icon. The film features interviews, archival footage, and music from the Zaïre 74 festival.
1h 30m. On September 25, 1974, in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals in its history, Watergate, America was poised to watch a knockout punch that would redefine it as a nation of champions.
