Half-blinded in a racial attack, In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former world champions and those closest to his hero Muhammad Ali about race, struggle, victory, defeat and, ultimately, picking yourself up off the canvas.
The film is an uncompromising study of the fight game, The filmmakers talked to a multitude of former world champions, trainers, managers and referees. A stellar cast including Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers and Bob Arum, share their stories of race, struggle, hope and glory. Powerful and candid first hand accounts from a golden era in the sport of boxing, from those who helped create it.
Event Date: Thursday 25th April 2024
Location: FACT Liverpool 88 Wood Street L1 4DQ
Categories: Arts | Black History Month | Film | Sport
