Review of When We Were Kings (1996) by Daniel V — 08 Jun 2007

A fantastic documentary... even though now Foreman is claiming he was drugged.

This review of When We Were Kings (1996) was written by Daniel V on 08 Jun 2007.

When We Were Kings has generally received very positive reviews.

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