that was a sneak peek of the documentary film city of ali which premiered earlier in his hometown, louisville, kentucky. he was one of the greatest athletes of all time, but he was also a world-renowned humanitarian and civil rights activist. the documentary follows ali s life and the events after his death in 2016 due to parkinson s disease. over 100,000 people joined his funeral procession in louisville. joining me now is the daughter of muhammad ali, and her son, jacob ali worth heimer, grandson of muhammad ali, both human and civil rights activists in their own right. thank you both for being with us. let me start with you, kalila.
It s as if Mount Rushmore fell down… An official trailer has debuted for a documentary titled
City of Ali, focusing on the champ s hometown and connection to the place. Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born in 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky, and spent most of his youth there learning how to box in his teens. He later went on to win six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles before becoming the world famous boxer known as Muhammad Ali.
City of Ali details how the death of Muhammad Ali brought the people of his Kentucky hometown – and the world – together for one week. Over 100,000 people lined the streets during his funeral procession in 2016, connected in celebration on his amazing life. There s also behind-the-scenes accounts of this unprecedented celebration of one man s legacy, from those who planned the event. We also hear thoughtful reflections from many others who gathered that week, asking How do you say good-bye to The Greatest? This seems like it should ve been released yea