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Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Genres

Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

13 October 2023

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Jim Lampley

Jim Lampley

Self

Thomas Hauser

Thomas Hauser

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte

Self

Jerry Izenberg

Jerry Izenberg

Self

Attallah Shabazz

Attallah Shabazz

Self

Dee Dee Sharp

Dee Dee Sharp

Self

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