Lionsgate is proud to announce the upcoming DVD release of Facing Ali arriving on December 29th.
Facing Ali
"Absolutely incredible...a must-see for any film and boxing lover" - geektyrant.com
Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defeated almost every top fighter of the golden age of boxing. Now, through the untold stories of his opponents in the fights that defined him, experience "The Champ" like never before. Facing Ali turns the cameras on some of Ali's biggest rivals including George Chuvalo, Sir Henry Cooper, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks and Ernie Terrell providing a fresh and impactful perspective on the famed boxer, the sport, talent and courage.
Critics have declared Facing Ali a winner, stating about the film, "One of the year's best and most inspiring documentaries. Once it starts punching, it doesn't stop - just like Ali." (artistdirect.com), "pays great homage to Mr. Ali" (Plume Noire) and "offers a compelling format to a well-chronicled story of an iconic figure" (Sportsandcinema.com). The DVD features knockout bonus materials including high-res boxer trivia cards, additional extended interviews with the featured boxers, a featurette detailing the process of upgrading the archival fight footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with Director Pete McCormack and Producer Derik Murray. Based on the Random House book of the same name by Stephen Brunt.
Pricing: DVD $27.98.
Facing Ali
"Absolutely incredible...a must-see for any film and boxing lover" - geektyrant.com
Three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defeated almost every top fighter of the golden age of boxing. Now, through the untold stories of his opponents in the fights that defined him, experience "The Champ" like never before. Facing Ali turns the cameras on some of Ali's biggest rivals including George Chuvalo, Sir Henry Cooper, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks and Ernie Terrell providing a fresh and impactful perspective on the famed boxer, the sport, talent and courage.
Critics have declared Facing Ali a winner, stating about the film, "One of the year's best and most inspiring documentaries. Once it starts punching, it doesn't stop - just like Ali." (artistdirect.com), "pays great homage to Mr. Ali" (Plume Noire) and "offers a compelling format to a well-chronicled story of an iconic figure" (Sportsandcinema.com). The DVD features knockout bonus materials including high-res boxer trivia cards, additional extended interviews with the featured boxers, a featurette detailing the process of upgrading the archival fight footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with Director Pete McCormack and Producer Derik Murray. Based on the Random House book of the same name by Stephen Brunt.
Pricing: DVD $27.98.
