James Brown Belongings Being Auctioned Jul 13, 2008
The Oscar-wining documentary "When We Were Kings" shows this concert, and James brought the house down in that outfit. Bidding starts at $5,000. (CBS News -- Early Show)
All-Time Top Five Boxing Films Jun 16, 2008
When We Were Kings (1996; Directed by Leon Gast): This Oscar-winning documentary follows the journeys of Heavyweight Champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali as they move towards their famous 1974 championship match, dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle," as it was set in Zaire. Little-known promoter Don King offered the fighters each $5 million for the fight and received the funds from Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire. (Suite101.com)
Flawed sporting legends shine at Cannes May 23, 2008
"When We Were Kings" tells the story of Ali's famous comeback fight against the undefeated champion of the world George Foreman staged in then Zaire -- the so-called 'Rumble in the Jungle. . (CNN -- Showbiz)
HORFORD UNIFIES HAWKS May 2, 2008
It was a copy of the Academy Award winning documentary "When We Were Kings," the story of Muhammad Ali's upset of George Foreman for the heavyweight title. It was Horford that guided Zaza Pachulia away from the fray when his backup and All-Star Kevin Garnett nearly came to blows during a fracas in Game 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Low Fidelity Feb 26, 2008
Rush Hour 2, Driving Miss Daisy, When We Were Kings, Robocopno late 20th-century blockbuster is safe from the boys' jury-rigged retooling. The single best reason to watch Be Kind Rewind is for the ingenious sight gags during the moviemaking montages that make up the movie's middle section. (Slate)
Be Kind Rewind UK Review Feb 21, 2008
Black as a slightly less-toned Muhammad Ali from When We Were Kings. There's also the conclusion to the film, where the townsfolk get together to make a home-made film about the life of local jazz legend 'Fats' Waller. (IGN FilmForce)
Be Kind Rewind Jan 22, 2008
Gondry concentrates on the vids' frantic production -- with makeshift costumes and special effects for the likes of "RoboCop," "2001" and "King Kong," hopeless stunts for "Rush Hour 2" and preschool-level docu and animation facsimiles for "When We Were Kings" and "The Lion King," respectively -- and shows almost nothing of the final results (which are, however, offered for viewer delectation online). Film's Preston Sturges-like, young-doofuses-make-good resolution pivots on the proposition that... (Variety)
Norman Mailer: 1923-2007 Nov 11, 2007
In the middle of the fuss over The Gospel, he popped up as a commentator in a film documentary about the Rumble In the Jungle, When We Were Kings, a character as full of charm, intelligence and humour as one could wish to meet. Which, indeed, was how he usually was in person, to the surprise of many. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Spector: 'The Judge Doesn't Like Me' Sep 10, 2007
The article was written by Vikram Jayanti, a documentary filmmaker who co-produced "When We Were Kings," about the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman fight in Zaire, and who is also making a documentary about the trial. Fidler will give the 12 jurors and five alternates instructions on how to consider the evidence at 9:30 a.m.. (CBS2.com, CA)
Review: Gypsy Caravan (3 stars) Aug 19, 2007
He's wowed audiences before with Gimme Shelter and When We Were Kings, so Dellal knew she was in for something good. Instead of shooting concerts from the first few rows, Maysles often films the action directly on the stage, creating a powerful yet intimate atmosphere. (National Post)
SDCC 07: Buzz! The Mega Quiz Hands-on Jul 28, 2007
"When We Were Kings" celebrated who. Who gave Florida to the United States. (IGN PS2)
Just when you thought it was safe May 8, 2007
What I need to do is pick up a copy of When we were Kings on DVD.. By roan st. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DEITSCH: Levinson on the DVD release of The Natural Apr 6, 2007
Raging Bull is one of the great boxing movies The one I like is the Ali documentary, When We Were Kings. That is spectacular. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
From This Old Cub’ to Hoosiers,’ who can resist sports on the big screen? Feb 18, 2007
7) When We Were Kings. This 1997 documentary is on the 1974 heavyweight championship bout in Zaire, Africa, between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in 1974 or better known as the Rumble in the Jungle. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Celebrate black history with these film classics Feb 4, 2007
" GNS In the commentary for "Glory," Morgan Freeman says he doesn't celebrate Black History Month because the distinction diminishes blacks' role in American history.Not, we say, if Black History Month prompts film lovers to take a look at these classic films, many of which illuminate people and events of American history that otherwise would remain silent footnotes:"Glory" (1989) tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first group of black men to fight in the Civil War. The... (Florida Today)
My favorite, and least favorite, sports movies Jan 19, 2007
Two sports documentaries, "When We Were Kings," and "Murderball," are excellent. The first movie centers on the 1974 heavyweight title bout in Zaire between young champion George Forman and the great Muhammad Ali. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Sports Cinema: the best of Hollywood's athletic heroes, losers, Jan 5, 2007
Sports Cinema: the best of Hollywood's athletic heroes, losers. cn 2007-01-05 16:28:10. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jack Black Playing Muhammad Ali? Hit 'Rewind' And You'll See Nov 22, 2006
Actor 'remakes' 'When We Were Kings,' 'Ghostbusters,' 'Driving Miss Daisy' in Michel Gondry's demented comedy ... Even his work as Muhammad Ali in the documentary "When We Were Kings" could turn heads ... "We did 'When We Were Kings,' the documentary about Muhammad Ali I play Muhammad Ali, strangely. We did 'Superman.' I probably shouldn't say that ... we had to change the name of it to something else 'Incredible Flying Man,' I think. We did 'Ghostbusters,' we did 'Robocop,' we did 'Driving Miss... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Smokin' Joe Ex-champ gets back in the ring Nov 21, 2006
By the time the boxing circus rolled up in the Philippines, Ali had retaken the heavyweight crown by knocking out Foreman in "The Rumble in the Jungle" match up in Kinshasa - made famous in the When We Were Kings documentary film. Sky's Tim Marshall with Smokin' Joe. (Sky News)
Leyland gives team fight lesson Oct 22, 2006
From the lighting of the Olympic torch in Atlanta in 1996 to the American women's hockey team, before winning the gold medal in Nagano in 1998, watching the documentary "When We Were Kings," about Ali's famous battle against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974, Ali has been held up as an example of perseverance and determination. That's one difference between this series and the last time Detroit and St. Louis met in 1968. (Washington Times, DC)
Spotlight on Toa Fraser at Sundance Jan 21, 2006
"A lot of the films and film-makers who have really influenced me come from Sundance - Hoop Dreams and When We Were Kings, Tarantino and Soderbergh. It's really amazing to be in that sort of calibre of film-maker.". By now, Fraser will have hob-nobbed at the Sundance gala that kicked off the 10-day event, his eye peeled for festival founder Robert Redford, film critic B. Ruby Rich or sexy actress Rosario Dawson. (New Zealand Herald)
