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.
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Leon Gast |
Broadcasts
- Sun 24 May 1998 21:50
Thu 1 Mar 2001 21:00±«Óãtv Knowledge- Sat 8 May 2021 22:00±«Óãtv Two England, HD, Wales HD & Wales only
- Sat 8 May 2021 22:30±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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