Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft
Season 1
Episode 2
About the Episode
Prior to his match against Foley, Ali received news he had been drafted to fight in Vietnam. When Ali arrived to be inducted in the United States Armed Forces, however, he refused, citing his religion forbade him from serving. The cost for his refusal would prove to be drastic: the stripping of his heavyweight title, a suspension from boxing, a $10,000 fine, and a five-year prison sentence.
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Extras
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Official Trailer
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe0:30 -
Conversations on Ali
Ken Burns and special guests explore the Muhammad Ali's life and legacy. -
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Muhammad Ali Fights Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams
Muhammad Ali takes on Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.2:12 -
How Cassius Clay Got His Start in Boxing
Twelve-year-old Cassius Clay participated in his first amateur fight.2:37 -
Preparing for The Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali arrives to praise in Kinshasa where he would soon fight George Foreman.4:03 -
Ali, Race & Religion
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Justin Tinsley (moderator), Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Sherman Jackson.1:04:57 -
Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete
A Q&A with Raina Kelley (moderator), Malcolm Jenkins, Claressa Shields, and Ken Burns.1:05:04 -
Ali On The World's Stage
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Lonnae O’Neal (moderator), Janet Evans, and Todd Boyd.1:10:06 -
Ali the Man
A Q&A with Ken Burns, Jesse Washington (moderator), Rasheda Ali Walsh, and Howard Bryant.1:04:43
