When We Were Kings
- Documentary
It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
When We Were Kings is a 1996 documentary about the legendary 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, known as the Rumble in the Jungle. The film captures the cultural significance of the event, from the high-stakes negotiations to the star-studded musical festival that accompanied the fight. It's a definitive look at one of sports' most iconic moments and the larger forces that shaped it.
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Muhammad AliSelf
George ForemanSelf
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James BrownSelf
B.B. KingSelf
Spike LeeSelf- Mobutu Sese SekoSelf
Norman MailerSelf
George PlimptonSelf
Malick BowensSelf- Lloyd PriceSelf
Miriam MakebaSelf
Drew Bundini BrownSelf- Odessa ClaySelf
Howard CosellSelf
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WHEN WE WERE KINGS TRAILER 1996
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When was When We Were Kings released?
The documentary was released on October 25, 1996.
What is the film about?
It documents the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, including the promotion, negotiations, and the accompanying musical festival featuring performers like James Brown and B.B. King.
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