Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by Bill N — 08 May 2009

Muhammad Ali is a truly colourful and inspirational character. This Oscar winning doco shows just how he used his fame to achieve a noble dream.

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by Bill N on 08 May 2009.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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