Cassius X: Becoming Ali
2023•1h 31m•10.0•Released
Documentary
Cassius X puts a period of often-overlooked history into the spotlight – the period when Cassius Clay fought his way to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion while embarking on a secret spiritual journey.
Director
Muta’Ali
Writer
Stuart Cosgrove
Languages
English
Studio
Two Rivers Media
Cast
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Lampley
Self
Thomas Hauser
Self
Robert Lipsyte
Self
Jerry Izenberg
Self
Attallah Shabazz
Self
Dee Dee Sharp
Self
Production
Company
Two Rivers Media
Company
Smithsonian Channel
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