When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings (1996) starring Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton. Documentary about the "Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974 between Ali and Foreman. The fight was held in Zaire, the former Belgian Congo, and much is made about the black fighters returning to clash in Africa.  More than anything, the movie is a tribute to Muhammad Ali, who used the "Rope-a-Dope" strategy to defeat Foreman and reclaim the heavyweight title. Although many thought Ali was over the hill and would retire after the Rumble in the Jungle, the film reveals that he would go on to fight 22 more professional fights, damaging himself in the process. This is a very entertaining movie, and it shows enough of the actual fight to leave the viewer satisfied. (Closed captions are available on the disc.) Grade: B+