The Trials of Muhammad Ali

This documentary reveals the perfect storm of race, religion and politics that shaped one of sports history's most recognizable figures, exploring Muhammad Ali's transformation from Cassius Clay into a spiritually enlightened heavyweight champion and his bitter legal battle with the U.S. government after refusing to serve in the Vietnam War. With rare archival footage and interviews with influential figures, including Louis Farrakhan and John Carlos, this film offers an unflinching look at the tumultuous era of Ali's rise to fame.