BBC Storyville - When We Were Kings (1998)

On 30th October 1974, perhaps the most famous heavyweight championship boxing match of all time took place in Kinshasa, Zaire - the “Rumble in the Jungle” between champion George Foreman and challenger Muhammad Ali.

In historical footage and new interviews, this documentary explores the relationship between African-Americans and the African continent during the Black Power era in terms of both popular culture and international politics, including the brutality of then-dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

Produced by DAS Films 1996. Original aspect ratio 1.851 Original runtime 88 min Camera 16mm

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