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What's My Name | Muhammad Ali

Name: What's My Name | Muhammad Ali
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-05-14
Duration: 45 min

2019 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

Explore Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice. The two-part documentary paints an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.

7.4(39 reviews)

2.6109% popularity

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Details

First air date: May 14, 2019
Last air date: May 15, 2019
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Antoine Fuqua
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: SpringHill Entertainment

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2019 · 2 episodes

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Cast

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)

Ernie Terrell

Self (archive footage)

George Foreman

Self (archive footage)

Howard Cosell

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Malcolm X

Self (archive footage)

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Reviews & ratings

7.4

39 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful