People remember the legendary so-called Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight championship in Zaire with Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman in 1974, but the concert that preceded it is not as well known. But it was an all-out festival, featuring African acts as well as famed American artists, including James Brown, B.B. King, the Spinners and Bill Withers. Directed by Jeffrey Levy-Hinte. Year: 2008.
B.B. King in Soul Power
On October 30th, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in the "Rumble in the Jungle." Shot in Zaire, this documentary highlights one of the most famous heavyweight bouts in boxing history and follows the weeks leading up to the event, giving an inside look at the fighters' last minute training and the soul music festival put on by Don King. Directed by Leon Gast. With Spike Lee, Norman Mailer and George Plimpton. Categories: Documentary, History, Sports. Year: 1996.
B.B. King in When We Were Kings