When We Were Kings — A Muhammad Ali Tribute
Say goodbye to The Greatest.
Overview
He was a champion boxer, a fierce activist, and fittingly dubbed The Greatest more than once. Whether he was strapping on his gloves for a match or crusading for a cause outside of the ring, he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. He was Muhammad Ali.
In addition to all of the above, Ali was also the subject of When We Were Kings, one of the best sporting documentaries ever made. With the great man passing away on June 3, The Astor Theatre is screening the Oscar-winning effort to commemorate his life and achievements, and donating $1 from each ticket to Parkinson's Australia in his honour.
Released in 1996, but chronicling the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship bout between Ali and George Foreman in 1974, the behind-the-scenes doco shows the iconic fighter at his charming and flamboyant best, while also charting the rise of promoter Don King and featuring footage from the music festival that preceded the fight. Compiled from over 250 hours of footage, it's a knockout tribute to the man, sporting hero and all-round icon. Bring tissues.
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