Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Oct 13, 2023

1h 31m

★ 10.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Two Rivers Media

Smithsonian Channel

Cassius X: Becoming Ali Trailers

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self

Jim Lampley

Self

Thomas Hauser

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Self

Jerry Izenberg

Self

Attallah Shabazz

Self

Dee Dee Sharp

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