#Epic seven ring of glory series#

Jonathan Eig, a biographer of Ali, was a consulting producer to the film.Дrawing from an extraordinary trove of archival footage and photographs, contemporary music, and the insights and memories of eyewitnesses-including family and friends, journalists, boxers and historians, among others-Burns, Burns and McMahon have created a sweeping portrait of an American icon. Ward, Rutgers journalism professor Khadijah White, MIT history professor Craig Wilder, and writer David Zirin. At the height of his fame, Ali challenged AmericansвЂ™ racial prejudices, religious biases, and notions about what roles celebrities and athletes play in our society, and inspired people all over the world with his message of pride and self-affirmation.ДЄs with all Florentine Films productions, an accomplished group of historians, writers and other topic experts provided input on the script and film, including USC professor of media studies Todd Boyd, author Howard Bryant, Washington University history professor Gerald Early, long-time Burns collaborator and author Geoffrey C.

The film follows the life of one of the most consequential men of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated billions of fans with his combination of speed, agility and power in the ring, and his charm, wit and outspokenness outside of it.

Cassius ClayвЂ™s handlers hold him back as he reacts after he is announced the new heavyweight champion of the world on a seventh round technical knockout against Sonny Liston at Convention Hall in Miami Beach, Fla., on Feb. The new series, which was in development for six years, was also written and co-directed by Sarah Burns and David McMahon, whose previous collaborations with Burns include THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE (2012), JACKIE ROBINSON (2016) and EAST LAKE MEADOWS: A PUBLIC HOUSING STORY (2020). MUHAMMAD ALI, a new four-part documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, will air on PBS September 19-22, 8:00-10:00 p.m.

#Epic seven ring of glory series#

New Ken Burns Four-Part Series Explores Life of Legendary Boxer TONIGHT вЂњRound Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)вЂќ MUHAMMAD ALI From Producer Ken Burns