Muhammad Ali is a 2021 four-part documentary miniseries about Muhammad Ali. The series was directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon.[2][3]
The documentary had its premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.[4] It later premiered on PBS on September 19, 2021.[5]
Episodes
| No. | Title [6] | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)" | September 19, 2021 | N/A |
| 2 | "Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)" | September 20, 2021 | N/A |
| 3 | "Round Three: The Rivalry (1970-1974)" | September 21, 2021 | N/A |
| 4 | "Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)" | September 22, 2021 | N/A |
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10.[7] According to Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score of 88 out of 100 based on 9 critics, it received "universal acclaim".[8]
Jeremy Schapp of ESPN called, "It is a stupendous achievement."[9]
Finn Cohen of The New York Times called it, "A sweeping achievement."[10]
Peter Keough of The Boston Globe called it, "Exhilarating."[11]
Adam Buckman of MediaPost wrote, "The most satisfying, riveting and moving TV experience of the year."[12]
References
- ^ Axson, Scooby (September 18, 2019). "'Muhammad Ali' documentary doesn't shy away from boxer's flaws". USA Today. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Cohen, Finn (September 9, 2021). "'Muhammad Ali' Explores the Many Layers of 'the Greatest'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (September 17, 2021). "'Muhammad Ali' lets Ken Burns go four fascinating rounds with the champ's life and legacy". CNN.
- ^ Kohn, Eric (September 1, 2021). "Telluride 2021 Lineup: 'The Power of the Dog,' Kristen Stewart, Plus Tributes to Ahmed, Campion, and Dinklage". IndieWire. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Rosen, Jacob (September 17, 2021). "Ken Burns discusses his Muhammad Ali documentary - "The Takeout"". www.cbsnews.com.
- ^ "Muhammad Ali, Full Documentary by Ken Burns". PBS. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Muhammad Ali". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Muhammad Ali Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Press | Muhammad Ali | Ken Burns | PBS". PBS. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ^ Cohen, Finn (September 9, 2021). "'Muhammad Ali' Explores the Many Layers of 'the Greatest'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Keough, Peter (September 9, 2021). "Documenting this fall's documentaries - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Buckman, Adam (September 14, 2021). "Burns' Ali Documentary Might Be The Greatest TV Show This Year". MediaPost. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
External links
- Muhammad Ali at IMDb
