When Ali Met Cathal (2009) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2009, When Ali Met Cathal is a notable film, running about 47 minutes. “Cathal O’Shannon interviews Muhammad Ali about boxing, and his life outside the ring.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In advance of his fight with Al ‘Blue’ Lewis at Croke Park in Dublin, Cathal O’Shannon interviews Muhammad Ali about boxing, and his life outside the ring. When a fight is coming up Muhammad Ali (formally Cassius Marcellus Clay, junior) admits he deliberately intimidates his opponent. He does this because historically in America black people have always been taught to be subservient. ’Muhammad Ali V Cathal O’Shannon′ was filmed in RTÉ Television’s Studio 1 on 17 July 1972. It was first broadcast on 18 July 1972, the night before the fight with Al ‘Blue’ Lewis at Croke Park. The programme was re-mastered in 2008. This was re-edited and re-transmitted as ‘When Ali Met Cathal’ on 5 January 2009.

Who’s in it. When Ali Met Cathal stars Muhammad Ali as Muhammad Ali and Cathal O'Shannon as Cathal O’Shannon.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Ali Met Cathal page.