When We Were Kings
by Leon Gast
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Actor: B.B. King, Don King, George Foreman, James Brown, Muhammad AliDirector: Leon Gast
Brand: Universal Studios
Cinematographer: Albert Maysles
Cinematographer: Kevin Keating
Producer: Leon Gast
Producer: David Sonenberg
Producer: Keith Robinson
Producer: Taylor Hackford
Producer: Vikram Jayanti
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-11-05
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Reviews of When We Were Kings
DVD Review: Interesting documentary!
Summary: 4 Stars
This documentary covers the boxing event of Ali Vs. Foreman. This even was huge because it is between two of the best boxing fighters in the world at that time. Mohammed Ali was the experienced one, however Foreman was the younger and faster one. Many people expected Foreman to win this fight.
Even though this documentary is focused on one event in Ali's lifetime, however it explains to you why Ali is such a legend.
It will teach you a lot on Ali's character and personal values, which contributed a lot to his legacy.
DVD Review: Awesome documentary - wonderful perspective of Ali's personality.
Summary: 5 Stars
This video documentary was incredible. To be able to watch Ali during an impressive beginning to his career was enlightening. We later watched the Ali movie with Will Smith -- and there is nothing better than seeing Ali living it out.I am not a boxing fan, but this is about life during changing times, and as a child of those times, even I learned new things.DVD Review: This left me for interested in George Forman than Ali
Summary: 3 Stars
I liked this if nothing else to see Ali, Foreman, James Brown, Don King and every black celebrity who was anybody young. I know the back story on this and there was so much material that the filmmaker was afraid to cut anything so just kept everything for nearly 30 years. I would have liked to see the entire fight but I really enjoyed it and have shown it to several people.
I was actually more interested in George Foreman after this and would like to see another documentary focusing more on him. I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Foreman in Houston a few years ago and he was very charming and articulate. It's nice to NOT be disappointed in a celebrity athlete for once.
DVD Review: One of the greatest documentaries ever made.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is truely one of the best movies I've ever seen. If you were lucky enough to grow up in the seventies and witness this amazing event, I was [..] at the time, you will not be dissappointed. In my opinion Ali vs Foreman is a David and Goliath story. Ali was expected to get destroyed by Foreman but cut him down with character and sheer will. It doesn't get any better than this!DVD Review: greatest documentary about greatest sports figure of our time
Summary: 5 Stars
in this viewer's eyes, ali is the greatest sports figure of our time. as i watched this powerful documentary, other sports heroes of mine -- michael jordan, lance armstrong -- faded away in comparison to the athletic skill, courage, wisdom, presence and sheer humanity of ali. focused on ali's fight against foreman in zaire, this documentary is about that and much more. it captures ali at his peak. the humor. the intelligence. the courage. the honesty about race in america. the willingness to stand up for his beliefs at great cost. the phenomenal, unmatched boxing skill. this movie makes clear that ali transcended his sport to become an icon and leader across the globe.
this is one to watch for inspiration, for entertainment, to remember and enjoy, and to show your kids.
Description of When We Were Kings
A documentary of the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in zaire between champion george foreman and underdog challenger muhammad ali. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 04/01/2003 Starring: Muhammad Ali Don King Run time: 89 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Leon GastDecades ago, documentary filmmaker Leon Gast attempted to complete a feature about the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" championship bout between boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Sundry complications, though, held up the project until its release in 1996. It was well worth the delay. From Gast's perspective of modern history, the six weeks Ali and Foreman were forced to spend waiting in Africa for their fight to take place now looks like an important moment in America's cultural understanding of African American roots. In a nutshell, Ali had been stripped of his heavyweight champion title because his opposition to the Vietnam War-era draft had landed him in prison. Reigning champ Foreman agreed to a Don King-promoted match in Kinshasa, but after all parties got there the fight was put off. Gast captures the charismatic Ali, in the ensuing days and weeks, going out among the people and getting to know them while the more reclusive Foreman keeps to his own company. Meanwhile, King brings over black American artists such as James Brown and the Spinners to mix it up with African musicians. The sense of excitement and connection is thrilling, as is the boxing footage of Foreman and Ali finally taking swings at one another in a titanic duel. Writers George Plimpton and Norman Mailer, each of whom was covering the fight as journalists, are on hand to recollect the details. Whether you're a fight fan or not, this is a unique experience and a fascinating insight into America's sense of identity. --Tom Keogh
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