Ali: The Mission
Originally released in 2013. Ali: The Mission is a documentary film. directed by Armani Martin. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Muhammad Ali
Synopsis
The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Ali risked his reputation, health and safety for the freedom of prisoners held by Hussein as "human shields" to deter U.S. military strikes. Only six weeks after Ali brought 15 hostages back home to their relieved families, Operation Desert Storm bombarded Iraq.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ali: The Mission about?
The feats of Muhammad Ali's remarkable life. In 1990, the boxing legend traveled to Iraq to press a plea for peace and negotiate with Saddam Hussein for the release of U.S. civilians taken hostage ...
Who directed Ali: The Mission?
Ali: The Mission was directed by Armani Martin.
How long is Ali: The Mission?
Ali: The Mission has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Ali: The Mission released?
Ali: The Mission was released on January 16, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ali: The Mission?
The main cast of Ali: The Mission includes Muhammad Ali.