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In 1975 Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought their third and final contest. What unfolded in the searing heat of Manila is now considered the greatest-ever boxing match in history; with an ending so dramatic it defies belief and continues to provoke controversy. But this is a story about more than a remarkable fight, it’s about a bitter and intense rivalry, fuelled by race and religion. Just eight years earlier these men had been friends, with Frazier even supporting Ali when he had been stripped of his boxing licence for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War, but leading up to their final confrontation in Manila the two were caught up in a growing vicious feud born out of the explosive racial politics of 1970s America. Combined with electrifying archive footage and exclusive interviews; this is the definitive account of a 1970s iconic event through the eyes of the other man in the ring – Joe Frazier.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
This story has been waiting to be told for quite some time. As a big boxing fan, especially with the dearth of good heavyweights in this current era (maybe David Haye can change that) it is great to watch two fighters from the Golden Age of the heavyweight division going properly toe to toe. But there is so much more to this documentary, and it paints a rather different picture of Muhammed Ali than the vast majority of any other history on his conduct inside and outside of the ring. Fantastic interviews and fight footage, well done Channel 4!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A perfect, yet in many ways a very different, companion to the brilliant documentary When We Were Kings. Saw this on TV - reviting stuff and a very different portayal of the mighty Ali as was brought forward in When We Were Kings.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By N. Thompson
We all think we know Muhammad Ali; his witt; his charisma; his intelligence and his career that saw him being recognised as the greatest heavyweight fighter of all time. This documentary however tries to tell the story of the epic encounter (Ali v Frazier) through the eyes of the less popular Smokin' Joe Frazier. Through this film we see Ali's darker side of his personality and how he treated Frazier with contempt and with hatred.
This film isnt trying to say that Ali was a horrible person but instead balances out all the hero-worship and praise that is heaped on Ali with an honest account of Ali's darker side.
Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali gave boxing and the sporting world as a whole; its greatest rivalry lasting over 3 fights. On this DVD you will see that Fazier still hates the man that taunted him in the 70's. You will realise that this hatred will stay with Joe until he die's.
This is a great documentary and the best sports film I have seen in years.
This film isnt trying to say that Ali was a horrible person but instead balances out all the hero-worship and praise that is heaped on Ali with an honest account of Ali's darker side.
Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali gave boxing and the sporting world as a whole; its greatest rivalry lasting over 3 fights. On this DVD you will see that Fazier still hates the man that taunted him in the 70's. You will realise that this hatred will stay with Joe until he die's.
This is a great documentary and the best sports film I have seen in years.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Documentary, covering the Joe Frazier side of things
This documentary is certainly comparable with When We Were Kings as the greatest Ali, Boxing movie. Does an amazing job of portraying the rivalry and just how epic the Thriller in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr G D S Pawar
5.0 out of 5 stars
im sure this might be that one i spotted on tv. but missed alot of it....
at the age of 63 in this documentary i hope this is that one. probably last footage u will see on joe. he died 67.
Published 2 months ago by tango
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gruelling and compelling
This makes the perfect companion piece to When We Were Kings [DVD] [1997] which is something of a hagiography to Ali. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J & K
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILL DOC.
WHAT A BRILLIANT DOCUMENTARY, I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT, WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN BOXING, WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Published 14 months ago by rose
1.0 out of 5 stars
Vile, biased, character assassination of Muhammad Ali
I was so disappointed after I bought and watched this. It's clearly a very one-sided story told through the eyes of an elderly, embittered and impoverished Joe Frazier not long... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cuban Music Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
All Time Classic
This DVD documents the build up, aftermath and in my opinion the greatest fight in heavyweight history. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by N. M. White
5.0 out of 5 stars
its all about joe
great doc, you will leave it thinking about ali in a different light.
very revealing, highly recommended
very revealing, highly recommended
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by Mr. M. Fernandes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Alternative picture of a legend
As the other reviewers have said - this is the view of the fight from the point of view of Smokin' Joe and does not paint Ali in a good light at all. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Downesyboy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thriller In Manila [DVD] [2008]
Well done to Channel 4, I first viewed this on More 4 late last year and would have to say one of the best documentaries I have seen in years. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by T. Osman
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Untold truth
A must watch for all boxing fans. This doc gives the untold story behind these two greats. Would Ali be still thought as the greatest if Joe was alowed to come out for the 15th? Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Mr. Steven J. Fisher
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