![]() ![]() It is scheduled for broadcast in Britain and America later this year, and we caught up with Mr Cosgrove for a sneak peek behind the scenes. If you needed any reminding of Ali’s appeal, Scottish author and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove provided plenty of intriguing context in his acclaimed book, Cassius X, which was published in 2020 and told the compelling story of the transformation from Clay to Ali, which happened in the midst of a turbulent period of American history as black and white culture collided.Īnd now, the Smithsonian Channel in the United States has confirmed that Cassius X: Becoming Ali – a two-part documentary based on the book – is being created by award-winning film director Muta’Ali. ![]() It’s 80 years since the most famous and charismatic boxer who ever floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee first entered the world.Īnd although Muhammad Ali succumbed to Parkinson’s syndrome in 2016, there is an enduring interest in the many strands of his incident-packed life as a sporting talisman, social campaigner, entertainer and – dread word – influencer on so many people of his generation throughout the globe. ![]()
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