Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

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Overview

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.

Cast: Dick Cavett, Muhammad Ali, Larry Merchant, Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz, more

Director: Robert S. Bader

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Dick Cavett

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Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

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Larry Merchant

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Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

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Ilyasah Shabazz

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Al Sharpton

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Randy Roberts

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Elijah Muhammad

Self (archive footage)

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