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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 · When We Were Kings: Directed by Leon Gast. With Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown. Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
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In historical footage and new interviews, this documentary explores the relationship between African-Americans and the African continent during the Black Power era in...
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George Foreman is ten years younger and the Heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money.
When We Were Kings. Oscar® winning documentary following the legendary 1974 heavyweight bout between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire. Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews chronicle “The Rumble in the Jungle,” against the backdrop of Mobutu’s brutal dictatorship— exploring Ali ...
Oct 25, 1996 · George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money.
Oscar® winning documentary following the legendary 1974 heavyweight bout between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa,
When We Were Kings: Ready to Fight Drawn from a treasure trove of footage, this Oscar-winning documentary explores a watershed moment for one of the world’s greatest athletes—an international spectacle that revealed the complexities of black identity.
Two decades in the making, WHEN WE WERE KINGS features interviews with Norman Mailer and George Plimpton that illustrate the sensational impact of the fight, rounding out an Academy Award–winning portrait of Ali that captures his charm, grace, and defiance. Documentary 1996 1 hr 27 min. 98%.