When We Were Kings

On October 30, 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 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.

Critic Reviews:

• " When We Were Kings as not just one of the greatest sports documentaries of all time, but also one of the greatest concert movies. " – Graeme Tuckett (Stuff.co.nz)

• " Both a tribute to Ali and an evocation of a bygone era, it's about the transformative moment when black America, flexing its newborn pride, encountered black Africa." – David Ansen (Newsweek)

• " Thrilling boxing docu covers race, politics; some profanity. " – Renee Schonfeld (Common Sense Media)