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1. • • The project began in 1992 when producer Paul Ardaji optioned the movie rights to Muhammad Ali's life story. In 1992, Ardaji visited Ali on his 50th birthday and persuaded him to allow a film to be made about his life.
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2. www.standard.co.uk › culture › filmWhat lies behind the making of Ali - Evening Standard

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   Apr 10, 2012 · And more to the point, just exactly how long would it take? In November 1992, producer Paul Ardaji cut a deal with Muhammad Ali to secure the rights to the boxer's life story.

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   In 1992, Ardaji founded Roundhill Pictures Corporation and obtained the film rights to Muhammad Ali's life story. [2] [5] In 1992, Ardaji had visited Ali on his 50th birthday and persuaded him to allow a film to be made about his life. [3]

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Michael Mann‘s 2001 biopic Ali sets out to capture the genius and convictions of Muhammad Ali, one of history‘s most iconic athletes and cultural figures. With Will Smith‘s magnetic portrayal transforming him into Ali, the film provides a compelling, if abbreviated, look at key fights and sociopolitical stances that defined his legacy.

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   Ali was created due to producer, Paul Ardaji, receiving the rights of Muhammad Ali’s life story. Throughout the development stage of the film, director Michael Mann wanted to focused on the 10 prime years of Ali’s career.

8. www.nytimes.com › 2001/12/25 › moviesFILM REVIEW; Master of the Boast, King of the Ring, Vision of ...

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   Dec 25, 2001 · Based on the life of Muhammad Ali, it is Mr. Mann's first movie with feeling; his overwhelming love of its subject will turn audiences into exuberant, thrilled fight crowds.

   • Director: Michael Mann

9. variety.com › 1992 › filmMuhammad Ali pacts with Roundhill for biopic - Variety

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   Nov 18, 1992 · Producer Paul Ardaji and his New York-based Roundhill Pictures have optioned the exclusive motion picture rights from Muhammad Ali to his life story. The deal includes all related ancillary...

10. www.rogerebert.com › features › body-and-soulBody and Soul: Revisiting Michael Mann's "Ali" - Roger Ebert

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    Jun 15, 2016 · Marking the passing of Muhammad Ali, Sony Pictures re-released Michael Mann’s 2001 film biography “Ali” last weekend. Less fanfare has greeted it than the “Purple Rain” resurgence that followed Prince’s death—the Purple One’s cult classic emerging everywhere from midnight movies to malls to baseball stadiums.