# Facing Ali (2009)

> A candid archival portrait of Muhammad Ali shaped by the memories, admiration, and scars of the men who shared his ring.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19289

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Pete McCormack
- Cast: George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks, Earnie Shavers
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1419318/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: intense, candid, reflective, sports night, documentary night

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