Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe.
Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
S1 Ep1 | 2h 9m 25s
Air Date: 09/19/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight title.
Round Two: What’s My Name? (1964-1970)
S1 Ep2 | 1h 54m 43s
Air Date: 09/20/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.
Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 – 1974)
S1 Ep3 | 1h 50m 20s
Air Date: 09/21/21 | Expires: 09/19/28
Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.
Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
S1 Ep4 | 1h 39m 49s
Air Date: 09/22/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes world famous.
Spanish Version | Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
S1 Ep5 | 2h 9m 25s
Air Date: 09/19/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Cassius Clay asciende de boxeador aficionado a contendiente por el título de peso pesado.
Spanish Version | Round Two: What’s My Name? (1964-1970)
S1 Ep6 | 1h 54m 43s
Air Date: 09/20/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Muhammad Ali es desterrado del boxeo por negarse a ingresar en el ejército.
Spanish Version | Round Three: The Rivalry (1970 – 1974)
S1 Ep7 | 1h 50m 20s
Air Date: 09/21/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Muhammad Ali regresa del exilio y se enfrenta dos veces a su mayor rival, Joe Frazier.
Spanish Version | Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)
S1 Ep8 | 1h 39m 49s
Air Date: 09/22/21 | Expires: 09/19/28 | Rating: TV-14
Muhammad Ali sorprende al mundo al derrotar a George Foreman y se hace mundialmente famoso
Ali the Man
1h 4m 43s
Air Date: 06/23/21
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Jesse Washington (moderator), Rasheda Ali Walsh, and Howard Bryant.
Ali On The World’s Stage
1h 10m 6s
Air Date: 07/19/21 | Rating: NR
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Lonnae O’Neal (moderator), Janet Evans, and Todd Boyd.
Ali, Race & Religion
1h 4m 57s
Air Date: 09/09/21
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Justin Tinsley (moderator), Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Sherman Jackson.
Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete
1h 5m 4s
Air Date: 09/17/21
A Q&A with Raina Kelley (moderator), Malcolm Jenkins, Claressa Shields, and Ken Burns.
Cassius Clay Begins Training with Police Officer Joe Martin
S1 Ep1 | 2m 37s
Air Date: 09/19/21
Twelve-year-old Cassius Clay participated in his first amateur fight.
Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland ‘Big Cat’ Williams
S1 Ep2 | 2m 12s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Muhammad Ali takes on Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.
Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft
S1 Ep2 | 6m 15s
Air Date: 09/20/21
When Ali was drafted for Vietnam, many questioned whether he would accept the induction.
‘I’m Free to be Who I Want to Be’
S1 Ep2 | 5m 34s
Air Date: 09/20/21
As Clay gained success, he was criticized for his socio-political and religious beliefs.
Muhammad Ali Embarks on a Tour Across Africa
S1 Ep2 | 3m 2s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Ali's tour of Africa revealed the mighty boxer's worldwide social influence.
Muhammad Ali Marries Belinda Boyd in Chicago
S1 Ep2 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 09/20/21
In 1966, Muhammad Ali met 16-year-old Belinda Boyd at a Nation of Islam bakery.
Muhammad Ali Is Found Guilty of Refusing the Draft
S1 Ep2 | 2m 39s
Air Date: 09/20/21
An all-white Houston jury found Muhammad Ali guilty of refusing the draft.
Muhammad Ali’s Focus on Racial Justice
S1 Ep2 | 2m 3s
Air Date: 09/20/21
In an interview, Ali hinted at retiring, saying he'd rather fight for racial justice.
Cassius Clay Changes His Name to Muhammad Ali
S1 Ep2 | 3m 50s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Elijah Muhammad offers Cassius a new name to secure his allegiance to the Nation of Islam.
Outlash Follows Muhammad Ali’s Criticism of the Vietnam War
S1 Ep2 | 6m 15s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Muhammad Ali faces outlash after condemning the Vietnam War.
The Supreme Court Overturns Muhammad Ali’s Conviction
S1 Ep3 | 7m 38s
Air Date: 09/21/21
In a shocking decision, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned Ali's conviction.
Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle
S1 Ep4 | 4m 3s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Muhammad Ali arrives to praise in Kinshasa where he would soon fight George Foreman.
Muhammad Ali’s Devotion to Islam
S1 Ep4 | 2m 14s
Air Date: 09/20/21
Muhammad Ali's devotion to Islam grows, and in 1989 he makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Fighting Words Before the Thrilla in Manila
S1 Ep4 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 09/22/21
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier prepare for their third fight, the Thrilla in Manila.
Muhammad Ali is Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
S1 Ep4 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 09/22/21
Upon retiring from boxing, Ali was forced to confront his deteriorating health.
Muhammad Ali – A Look Ahead
30s
Air Date: 09/19/21
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Official Trailer
30s
Air Date: 09/19/21 | Rating: NR
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Trailer #2: The Man
30s
Air Date: 09/19/21
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
Behind the Scenes | Making Muhammad Ali
2m 1s
Air Date: 09/19/21
Ken Burns and others give an inside look at the making of Muhammad Ali.
Critics Agree on Muhammad Ali
31s
Air Date: 09/19/21 | Rating: NR
Critics agree Muhammad Ali is can't-miss television.
Upcoming Schedule
Become a PBS KVIE member and watch your favorite PBS programs from any device.
Never Miss a Show!
Sign up for email updates so you’ll always know about upcoming and favorite shows.