MUHAMMAD ALI brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout 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.
MUHAMMAD ALI premieres September 19 at 9pm on PBS 6.
Press conference after Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali to win the Heavyweight Championship. (PHOTO: Michael Gaffney)
Conversations on Muhammad Ali
Join hour-long discussions with Ken Burns and special guests, featuring clips from the upcoming four-part series, MUHAMMAD ALI.
"Ali, Race & Religion"7:00 pm ET
"Ali, Race and Religion" presented by PBS and The Undefeated.
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September 14
"Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete"7:00 pm ET
"Ali, Activism & the Modern Athlete" presented by PBS and The Undefeated.
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