A documentary about the career of the legendary and controversial heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Ten of Ali's opponents pay tribute to the champ and his style, among them Joe Frazier and George Foreman. The film features footage from many of Ali's bouts, including his much trumpeted return to the ring in Zaire in 1974, after he had been prevented from boxing for years because he refused to serve in the Vietnam War. Directed by Pete McCormack. With George Chuvalo. Categories: Documentary, Sport. Year: 2009.
George Foreman in Facing Ali
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.
George Foreman in When We Were Kings