Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere. (official site)

Corporate funding for MUHAMMAD ALI was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was also provided by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its members Alan and Marcia Docter; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tudor Jones; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Gilchrist and Amy Berg; The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation, The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation and The Augusta Brown Holland Philanthropic Foundation; Perry and Donna Golkin; John and Leslie McQuown; John and Catherine Debs; Fred and Donna Seigel; Susan and John Wieland; Stuart and Joanna Brown; Diane and Hal Brierley; Fiddlehead Fund; Rocco and Debby Landesman; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Mauree Jane and Mark Perry; and Donna and Richard Strong.

Featured Videos

• Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

  Ep1 | 2h 9m 25s | WETA Passport

• Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

  Ep2 | 1h 54m 43s | WETA Passport

• Critics Agree on Muhammad Ali

  Preview | 31s

Episodes

• Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)

  Ep1 | 2h 9m 25s | WETA Passport

• Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)

  Ep2 | 1h 54m 43s | WETA Passport

• Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 - 1974)

  Ep3 | 1h 50m 20s | WETA Passport

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Specials

• Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete

  Special | 1h 5m 4s

• Ali, Race & Religion

  Special | 1h 4m 57s

• Ali On The World's Stage

  Special | 1h 10m 6s

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Extras

• Muhammad Ali is Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease

  Clip: Ep4 | 3m 3s

• Fighting Words Before the Thrilla in Manila

  Clip: Ep4 | 1m 29s

• The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali's Conviction

  Clip: Ep3 | 7m 38s

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Collections

• Conversations on Ali Ken Burns and special guests explore the Muhammad Ali's life and legacy.

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