An unforgettable account of the Rumble in the Jungle. With never-before-seen footage and new interviews, When We Were Kings takes us back to a classic moment in history. This Oscar-winning film captures all the magic of Muhammad Ali at the peak of his triumphant career.

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In 1974, boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman came to the still-emerging and politically unstable African nation of Zaire for what Ali called the "Rumble in the Jungle," a highly publicized world heavyweight championship fight. Documentarian Leon Gast flew to Zaire to film both the fight and a music festival (featuring B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, and Miriam Makeba) organized by promoter Don King. Gast's footage was shelved for 22 years due to legal and financial problems, but when it was finally released in 1996, When We Were Kings provided a vivid portrait of the controversial Ali. At 33, he was considered past his prime for the Zaire fight, and his refusal to serve in the U.S. military on moral grounds was still an issue in the minds of many. But here, Ali displays strength, skill, intelligence, and tremendous charm, making it clear how he became one of the most renowned figures in the world of sports. And, while George Foreman is best known today as a genial commercial pitchman, he's seen here as a strong, forbidding opponent, not especially articulate and seemingly unstoppable. The film also features interviews with several notable fight fans, including Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, and Spike Lee. A fascinating document of a great moment in sporting and cultural history, When We Were Kings received an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and won a Special Jury Recognition Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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When We Were Kings Movie Titles: When We Were Kings Synopsis: A vibrant and fascinating account of the unforgettable "Rumble in the Jungle", the 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and then seemingly invincible heavyweight champion, George Foreman. Combining never-before-seen footage shot at the time with present day interviews. When We Where Kings takes us back to a pivotal era in our modern history. It was the era of superfly, big afros, funky platform shoes, and James Brown's "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud." And at the center of the film is the witty, wildly charismatic Ali, who became a hero to many black Americans and Africans by speaking out for people of color everywhere. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: PG Genre: Documentary Runtime: 84 Year: 1996

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