Kino Lorber is proud to announce the DVD release of
The Trials of Muhammad Ali, a documentary from Kartemquin Films (the producers of
Hoop Dreams) and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Bill Siegel (
The Weather Underground). This powerful documentary examines the life of Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring to offer a personal perspective on the American sporting legend. Investigating Ali's spiritual transformation - including his conversion to Islam, his resistance to the Vietnam War draft, and his humanitarian work - this documentary connects Ali's transcendent life story to America's struggles with race, religion, and war in the twentieth century.
Kino Lorber to Release
The Trials of Muhammad Ali,
the award-winning documentary by
Academy Award-nominee Bill Siegel (The Weather Underground) about the life and politics of the legendary American world champion boxer and activist
Available on DVD on April 22nd
"Fresh clips and new voices that make Ali come alive...For younger viewers...that's a gift." - Sports Illustrated
"Complex and involving...gripping." - Los Angeles Times
"The saga of Ali's refusal to be drafted during Vietnam becomes a profile in courage. A-" - Entertainment Weekly
"The best Muhammad Ali doc I've ever seen and - dare I say - I've seen 'em all." - Dave Zirin, The Nation |
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27, 2014 - Kino Lorber is proud to announce the DVD release of The Trials of Muhammad Ali, a documentary from Kartemquin Films (the producers of Hoop Dreams) and directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Bill Siegel (The Weather Underground). This powerful documentary examines the life of Muhammad Ali beyond the boxing ring to offer a personal perspective on the American sporting legend. Investigating Ali's spiritual transformation - including his conversion to Islam, his resistance to the Vietnam War draft, and his humanitarian work - this documentary connects Ali's transcendent life story to America's struggles with race, religion, and war in the twentieth century.
 This acclaimed documentary comes to DVD on April 22nd, with a SRP of $29.95. Special features include the documentary short, "The Mock Trials of Muhammad Ali", and extra scenes including "Cassius Clay Meets The Beatles", "Muhammad Ali Suspended from the Nation of Islam", "Masjid in Miami with Khalilah Camacho-Ali", and "John Carlos on Raising the Fist". Also included are two audio commentaries, one featuring director Bill Siegel, composer Joshua Abrams, and editor Aaron Wickenden; the other featuring executive producer Gordon Quinn and journalist Salim Muwakkil. Also included are DVD-ROM educational resources: Official ITVS Community Cinema Discussion Guide, Complete Audio of Clay v. USA Supreme Court 1971, and PDF transcript of Clay v. USA Supreme Court 1971.
The Trials of Muhammad Ali had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, won the ABCNews VideoSource Award at the IDA Documentary Awards, and was nominated for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards. It was an official selection of Festival Do Rio, Seattle International Film Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, AFI Docs, Montclair Film Festival, and Melbourne International Film Festival.
The Trials of Muhammad Ali is the second feature-length documentary directed by Bill Siegel. Mr. Siegel's previous film, The Weather Underground, co-directed by Sam Green, was nominated for the Best Documentary Oscar® in 2002, won the Critics Week Award at the Locarno Film Festival, won the Documentary Award at the Seattle International Film Festival, and won the Golden Gate Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
SYNOPSIS: The Trials of Muhammad Ali covers the explosive crossroads of Ali's life. When Cassius Clay becomes Muhammad Ali, his conversion to Islam and refusal to serve in the Vietnam War leave him banned from boxing and facing a five-year prison sentence. Ali's choice of belief and conscience over fame and fortune resonates far beyond the boxing ring, striking issues of race, faith and identity that continue to confront us all today. |
THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALIDirector: Bill Siegel Genre: Documentary DVD Street Date: April 22, 2014 DVD SRP: $29.95 DVD UPC: 738329121525
Special Features: The Mock Trials of Muhammad Ali Extra Scenes Educational Resources Audio Commentaries
Technical Specs: 93 minutes / Color
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