Cassius X: Becoming Ali

Plot

Cassius X puts a period of often-overlooked history into the spotlight – the period when Cassius Clay fought his way to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion while embarking on a secret spiritual journey.

Cast

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Jim Lampley

Self

Thomas Hauser

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Self

Jerry Izenberg

Self

Attallah Shabazz

Self

Dee Dee Sharp

Self