Ali The Rewatchables
Ali

Picking Nits

Reversed Ellis Quarry/MLK chronology; disputed Cosell Supreme Court notification; missing date cards; Ali’s too-fast Zaire speech

In the discussion (5)
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  • The Ellis Quarry fight is placed before MLK’s death despite occurring afterward. — Bill Simmons
  • The Cosell Supreme Court notification is questioned as dramatic license. — Bill Simmons
  • Frazier offering money is defended as true. — Bill Simmons
  • The speakers say the movie desperately needed dates. — Bill Simmons
  • Smith’s Ali speaks similarly throughout despite real slowing by the Zaire period. — Bill Simmons
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