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  • Muhammad Ali (2021–2021)
  • TV Mini-series | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Muhammad Ali (2021–2021)
TV Mini-series | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
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Directors
Ken Burns | Sarah Burns (co-director) | David McMahon (co-director)
Writers
Sarah Burns (written by) | David McMahon (written by)
Producers
Ken Burns (producer) | Sarah Burns (producer) | Stephanie Jenkins (producer) | David McMahon (producer) | Jim Corbley (producer: for WETA) (producer: weta) (producer: WETA)
Composer
Jahlil Beats (original music by)
Cinematographer
Buddy Squires (cinematography by)
Editors
K.A. Miille | Ted Raviv | Woody Richman | Aljernon Tunsil
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 2, 2021
Release date (First episode)
Sep 19, 2021 (United States)
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations

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156 cast members
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Todd Boyd
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Jonathan Eig
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