Muhammad Ali's documentary called 'What's My Name' set to hit the screens

Muhammad Ali's documentary called 'What's My Name' set to hit the screens

Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Muhammad Ali's new documentary which is set to be aired on HBO which will focus on challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice.

The two-part documentary named 'What's My Name' will portray a man who is hope for the oppressed people around of the world.

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Then, in his later years, he was recognized as a global citizen and a symbol of humanity and understanding.

The documentary was directed by Antoine Fuqua with the cooperation of the Muhammad Ali's family estate.

Basketball star LeBron James and Hollywood actor Maverick Carter are also involved as producers.

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What’s My Name has earned some excellent reviews in the United States and it currently has a 93 per cent and 85 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic respectively.

The Hollywood Reporter called it "a vivid and fascinating portrait of a career".

Also the Chicago Sun-Times said that "the greatness of What’s My Name is that if you’re young and you know very little of Muhammad Ali, this would be the perfect place to start learning about him — but if you remember Ali in his prime and you’re well-versed in his history, it’s still a must-see television event".

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Muhammad Ali, the late professional boxer and activist's DNA, has been linked with a heroic slave Archer Alexander.

According to Savannah Now, the former boxing heavyweight champion had an interest in knowing his ancestors and was once featured in a New York Times 1980 story chronicling his maternal lineage.

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