Himself
In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and fight scribes considered his bravado delusional. What was left for him to prove? In the weeks of training before the fight, documentarians Albert and David Maysles took an intimate look at Ali trying to convince the world and perhaps himself, that he was still “The Greatest.” At the same time, they documented the mild-mannered and undervalued champion Holmes as he confidently prepared to put an end to the career of a man for whom he had an abiding and deep affection
Self
Few other sports encompass the theatrical displays of human struggle, strength, and violence that have come to define boxing. This documentary that takes you inside the sport of boxing, exposing its life changing effects on the fighters and their families.
Документальный фильм рассказывает об удивительной карьере культового боксера Майка Тайсона.
Angelo the Cornerman
Потерпев несколько поражений кряду, подававший надежды боксер-тяжеловес Джим Брэддок вынужден бросить спорт. Во времена Великой депрессии Брэддок берется за любую работу, чтобы прокормить свою жену Мэй и детей. При этом он все еще надеется вернуться на ринг. И однажды ему предоставляется такой шанс. В последнюю минуту он заменяет другого боксера и выходит на поединок с претендентом на титул чемпиона мира. К всеобщему изумлению, Брэддок побеждает уже в третьем раунде. Несмотря на то, что он весит меньше своих соперников и к тому же страдает от многочисленных травм, Джим продолжает драться и выигрывать. Апофеозом же его спортивной карьеры становится поединок с чемпионом мира Максом Баэром, убившим на ринге двух человек.
Himself
Get a ringside seat for one of the most unforgettable fights in the history of boxing with this documentary that explores the legendary match between Muhammad Ali and Canadian underdog George Chuvalo at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966.
In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary chronicles the events that led to what many call 'The Fight of the Century,' in which undefeated heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier went to war in Madison Square Garden against undefeated deposed champion Muhammad Ali.
Through the poetic lens of visionary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles, Muhammad and Larry explores the unique and poignant relationship between two great boxers and two remarkable men who were more than just competitors. They were once teacher and student, and remain close friends.
