When We Were Kings

I never saw a single live Ali fight, but I feel like I have. I've seen so many of his fights replayed and I have seen so much videography of his career that I feel like I grew up with him.

Fascinating episode of cultural history - authoritarian Mobutu Sese Seko hosts the fight in order to put a sheen on his public image. The contrast between the talismanic, inspirational, irrepressible Ali who most Zaireans backed, and on the other hand, the quieter, almost mythic Foreman also makes a fascinating aspect of this movie.

Cassius Clay later Muhammad Ali, born 1942 died 2016 had a great influence on society. I remember his Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 very well, but living in South Africa there was no TV, so we listened to commentary over the radio.

Ali really was the man. How many people had that charisma and the skills to back the bark up?

They say that there are only a handful of characters who are instantly recognizable the world over they mention characters like Sherlock Holmes and Tarzan and Superman- but Holmes and Lord Greystoke and Kal-El are all make-believe. Muhammad Ali wasn't.

Reality can be as fascinating as any movie and this documentary tells a hell of a story.

It's 1974 Zaire. President Mobutu Sese Seko and Don King organize the Heavyweight championship fight between the 32 year old challenger Muhammed Ali and the much younger murderous champion George Foreman.

The fight between Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay and George Foreman in Zaire. The fight was nicknamed the rumble in the jungle.

A documentary of the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire between champion George Foreman and underdog challenger Muhammad Ali.I know a little bit about boxing, but only a little.