Summary The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Ali risked his reputation, health and safety for the freedom of prisoners held by Hussein as "human shields" to deter U.S. military strikes. Only six weeks after Ali brought 15 hostages back home to their relieved families, Operation Desert Storm bombarded Iraq.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Andrew Jenks Bill Lee Ray Van Ness III Alma Warren
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jan 15, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films
Summary The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Ali risked his reputation, health and safety for the freedom of prisoners held by Hussein as "human shields" to deter U.S. military strikes. Only six weeks after Ali brought 15 hostages back home to their relieved families, Operation Desert Storm bombarded Iraq.
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jan 15, 2013
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films
