Revolution in the Ring
Originally released in 2017. Revolution in the Ring is a documentary film. directed by Jason Sklaver. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
When Teófilo Stevenson became a national hero in Cuba, American fight promoters offered him millions to challenge world heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali. To fight Ali, Stevenson would have needed to leave Cuba, but Stevenson refused the offer, asking: "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?" Many boxing fans call the Ali-Stevenson fight the 'greatest fight that never was.' This is the story of how Teofilo Stevenson's life and the life of his Cuban people were dramatically altered by the embargo.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Revolution in the Ring about?
When Teófilo Stevenson became a national hero in Cuba, American fight promoters offered him millions to challenge world heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali. To fight Ali, Stevenson would have neede...
Who directed Revolution in the Ring?
Revolution in the Ring was directed by Jason Sklaver.
How long is Revolution in the Ring?
Revolution in the Ring has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was Revolution in the Ring released?
Revolution in the Ring was released on April 22, 2017 in theaters.