Two-Part HBO Sports Documentary WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI, from Director Antoine Fuqua, Telling the Boxing Great's Story in his Own Voice, Debuts Tuesday, May 14, Exclusively on HBO February 8, 2019
The two-part HBO Sports documentary WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI, chronicling the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, debuts TUESDAY, MAY 14 (8:00-10:40 p.m. ET/PT), with both chapters airing back-to-back in a special television event, it was announced today by Kary Antholis, president, HBO Miniseries and CINEMAX Programming, and Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports.
The documentary will also be available on HBO GO, HBO NOW, HBO on Demand and partners' streaming platforms.
WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI is the first feature-length HBO production from SpringHill Entertainment, with LeBron James and Maverick Carter serving as executive producers, and is directed and executive produced by acclaimed feature-film director Antoine Fuqua ( Training Day, Southpaw, The Magnificent Seven, The Equalizer franchise). Exploring Ali's challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice, it paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.
In addition to relying on Ali himself to guide viewers through his remarkable journey, WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI features archival footage, some of it previously unseen.
The production team features executive producer Bill Gerber, a producer of the current Best Picture Oscar nominee A Star Is Born, and executive producer Glen Zipper, creator and executive producer of the critically acclaimed docu-series Dogs, a producer of the Oscar -winning documentary Undefeated and an executive producer of HBO's 2018 multi-part documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher. The film is produced by Sean Stuart, whose HBO and CINEMAX credits include Eagle of Death Metal: Nos Amis and Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus. Paul Wachter and Jamie Salter are executive producers and Kat Samick of Fuqua Films is co-executive producer.
Muhammad Ali transcended sports in a way the world had never seen before, says LeBron James. It's an honor to have the opportunity to tell his incredible and important story for the coming generations. He showed us all the courage and conviction it takes to stand up for what you believe in. He changed forever what we expect a champion to be, and I'm grateful that SpringHill gets to be a part of continuing his legacy.
Muhammad Ali had a deep impact on me from an early age, observes Antoine Fuqua. Being given the opportunity to tell his story, both inside and outside the ring, is a privilege and a dream come true.
Muhammad Ali is indisputably one of the most iconic and distinctive figures in the history of sports, says HBO's Kary Antholis. His impact resonates far beyond the boxing ring and is woven deep into the cultural and social tapestry of the second half of the 20th century. His personality, his voice, his message and his legacy all endure as an important element of American history. From the moment LeBron James told us of his deep visceral connection to Ali's life and legacy, we were committed to helping him and Antoine Fuqua realize this film about one man's incredible journey and the impact he had upon the world.
Lonnie Ali, who was married to Muhammad Ali for the final 30 years of his life, adds, We are at a time in American history when we look to a new generation of heroes like LeBron James to carry on Muhammad's legacy, not only by remembering Muhammad, as is done so eloquently in this documentary, but also through their own words and deeds. I'm grateful to LeBron, Maverick Carter, SpringHill Entertainment and HBO for advancing the ideals that Muhammad believed in and fought for throughout his life.
WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI is produced with the cooperation of the Muhammad Ali family estate and Jamie Salter, founder, chairman and CEO of Authentic Brands Group, which has been active in preserving the Ali legacy and brand.
As proud guardians of Muhammad Ali's legacy, we are dedicated to preserving and upholding his core principles, and HBO's production of WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI provides audiences around the world with an intimate connection to this global icon, says Jamie Salter.
The HBO Sports presentation is a Sutter Road Picture Company Production in association with Fuqua Films and SpringHill Entertainment; executive producers, LeBron James, Antoine Fuqua, Maverick Carter, Paul Wachter, Bill Gerber, Jamie Salter and Glen Zipper; directed by Antoine Fuqua; produced by Sean Stuart; co-executive producer, Kat Samick; written by Steven Leckart; edited by Jake Pushinsky.
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Two-Part HBO Sports Documentary WHAT'S MY NAME | MUHAMMAD ALI, from Director Antoine Fuqua, Telling the Boxing Great's Story in his Own Voice, Debuts Tuesday, May 14, Exclusively on HBO February 8, 2019
