Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami

NR 2008 · 55 min · ★ 4.0 · TV Movie, Documentary

Documentary chronicles the many ways in which the city of Miami helped transform little-known Olympic boxing into world-renowned, three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Archival footage and interviews explore how the Fifth Street Gym along with the city's civil rights movement and vibrant African American community helped shape both the career and personal values of one of boxing's most outspoken figures.

Directed by Alan Tomlinson

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