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When We Were Kings

On 30 October 1974, perhaps the most famous heavyweight title fight of all time took place in Kinshasa, Zaire, between champion George Foreman and challenger Muhammad Ali.

On 30 October 1974, perhaps the most famous heavyweight championship boxing match of all time took place in Kinshasa, Zaire - the "Rumble in the Jungle" between champion George Foreman and challenger Muhammad Ali.

In historical footage and new interviews, this documentary explores the relationship between African-Americans and the African continent during the Black Power era in terms of both popular culture and international politics, including the brutality of then-dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 May 202122:30

Credit

RoleContributor
DirectorLeon Gast

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 May 199821:50
  • Thu 1 Mar 200121:00
  • Sat 8 May 202122:00
  • Sat 8 May 202122:30

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