Summaries

From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.

Tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. Few people understand the bond these men shared. The charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the excon-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against the evils of white oppression by speaking truth to power. The message they carry, still as potent and relevant today as ever before. Their bond was undoubtedly deep, their friendship real and their legacies inextricably bound.

Details

Keywords
  • friend
  • reference to muhammad ali
  • reference to malcolm x
  • black american hero
  • professional sportsman
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 8, 2021
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official Netflix
Language English
Production companies Khalabo Ink Society Lightbox

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Dolby Digital
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