The Trials of Muhammad Ali Film Screening
@ Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Opening Thursday, December 1st, from 7PM - 10PM
No conventional sports documentary, THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI investigates its extraordinary and often complex subject’s life outside the boxing ring. From joining the controversial Nation of Islam and changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, to his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War in the name of protesting racial inequality, to his global humanitarian work, Muhammad Ali remains an inspiring and controversial figure. Outspoken and passionate in his beliefs, Ali found himself in the center of America’s controversies over race, religion, and war.
From Kartemquin Films – makers of such acclaimed documentaries as HOOP DREAMS and THE INTERRUPTERS – and Academy Award-nominated director Bill Siegel (THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND), THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI examines how one of the most celebrated sports champions of the 20th century risked his fame and fortune to follow his faith and conscience.
(Running Time: 94 min)
Join producer and director Bill Siegel for a Q & A discussion after the film
Director: Bill Siegel
Producers: Rachel Pikelny and Bill Siegel
Editing: Aaron Wickenden
Original Music: Joshua Abrams
Executive Producers: Leon Gast and Kat White
Executive Producer for ITVS: Sally Jo Figer
Executive Producers for Kartemquin Films: Justin Nagan and Gordon Quinn
To learn more, visit
www.thetrialsofali.com
Official Website
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Tags: Aaron Wickenden, Bill Siegel, Chicago, Film Screening, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Joshua Abrams, Kat White, Leon Gast, Rachel Pikelny, The Trials of Muhammad Ali, West Town
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