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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.
Original Release
09/02/2021 on PBS
US Release
09/02/2021
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Keith David | Narrator |
| Odessa Clay | Self |
| Angelo Dundee | Self |
| Cassius Clay Sr. | Self |
| Drew Bundini Brown | Self |
| Muhammad Ali | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Hana Ali | Self |
| Rasheda Ali | Self - Daughter |
| Todd Boyd | Self - Author |
| Michael Bentt | Self - Boxer |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964) | Sunday, 19 September 2021 |
| 2 | Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970) | Monday, 20 September 2021 |
| 3 | Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974) | Tuesday, 21 September 2021 |
| 4 | Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016) | Wednesday, 22 September 2021 |
Directors
Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Keith David | Narrator |
| Odessa Clay | Self |
| Angelo Dundee | Self |
| Cassius Clay Sr. | Self |
| Drew Bundini Brown | Self |
| Muhammad Ali | Self / Self (archive footage) |
| Hana Ali | Self |
| Rasheda Ali | Self - Daughter |
| Todd Boyd | Self - Author |
| Michael Bentt | Self - Boxer |
| Joe Frazier | Self |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Self |
| Ferdie Pacheco | Self |
| Howard Cosell | Self |
| Jerry Izenberg | Self - Journalist |
| Bob Arum | Self - Promoter |
| Salim Muwakkil | Self - Journalist |
| Gerald Early | Self - Writer |
| Johnny Addie | Self |
| Dave Kindred | Self - Journalist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ken Burns | Executive Producer |
| Tim McAleer | Producer |
| Sarah Burns | Producer |
| David McMahon | Producer |
| Stephanie Jenkins | Producer |
| Ken Burns | Producer |
| Jonathan Eig | Producer |
| Jim Corbley | Producer |
| Joe Siegal | Producer |
| Taylor Krauss | Producer |
| Jillian L. Hempstead | Producer |
| Julian Hempstead | Producer |
| Elizabeth Niles | Producer |
| Patriciana Tenicela | Producer |
| Elle Carriere | Producer |
Trailers
Muhammad Ali
Clips
Muhammad Ali: Cassius Clay Trains with Joe Martin
