The Park Circle Film Society and Community Cinema Charleston present
The Trials of Muhammad Ali Sunday, February 16 @ 4:00 pmOld Village Community Building
4820 Jenkins AvenueNorth Charleston
From joining the controversial Nation of Islam and changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, from 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 crosshairs of conflicts concerning race, religion, and wartime dissent. Directed by Academy Award-nominated director Bill Siegel, The Trials of Muhammad Ali examines how one of the most celebrated sports champions of the 20th century risked fame and fortune to follow his faith and conscience.
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"Richly textured and exhaustively researched. . . fresh clips and new voices that make Ali come alive. . . a gift." — Sports Illustrated
"An intriguing portrait of a man who never wavered, no matter what the world threw at him, which was a lot." — Kenneth Turan, NPR Morning Edition
"This is a special film. It should be treasured by anyone who cares about sports, politics, the 1960s or the vivacious, loquacious, bodacious Muhammad Ali." — Dave Zirin, The NationThis event is free and open to the public.
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