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Rumble
Ali/Foreman and The Soul of '74
Fall 2024 marks 50 years since both the legendary Rumble in the Jungle fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, and the Zaire’ 74 music festival, headlined by the likes of James Brown, BB King, Miriam Makeba and myriad other stars.   Muhammad Ali’s life bobs and weaves through an era of revolutions and disruptive social change in both the US and Africa. In the lead up to this highly politicized superfight, Ali and many other freedom fighters are forced to confront old truths and build bridges toward understanding while they learn to wield the power of influence and...
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4.9 stars from 13 ratings
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Love this kind of shows learm me to learn about my african roots
Boze wolf via Apple Podcasts · Netherlands · 10/26/24
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