'Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story' Set for Parkinson's Benefit Screening at Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society

On Sunday, July 10th at 6pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society "Documentary Films Series" will present Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation's "TeamFox for Parkinson's Disease Research program."

Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story is produced & directed by Sandra and Joseph Consentino, the EMMY, ACE and HOT DOCS award winning television documentary team. The feature documentary explores Ali's thunderous life and career, in and outside the ring, warts and all. See some of Ali's greatest fights - from his Olympic triumph and battles with Sonny Liston, to his exhausting fights with Joe Frazier concluding with "The Thrilla in Manila." Watch him regain his title from George Foremen in the tumultuous "Rumble in the Jungle" in Africa. Witness Ali's controversial public stands on hot-button issues and meet all his wives and mistresses. The film reveals Muhammad Ali's complete back story and why in life, love and boxing - "He was the greatest!"

• NY Times..."In Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story, the filmmakers have made an extraordinary film!"

• TV Guide..."Eloquent, extremely moving documentary"

• USA Today..."A great story grippingly told first hand"

• Entertainment Weekly..."Year's best TV Documentary"

• People Magazine..."An extremely poignant fascinating work"

• Detroit News & Free Press..."Full of punch and poignancy"

• HOT DOCS Canadian FF..."Best International Documentary"

• ACE AWARD..."Best Television Documentary Editor"

The screening of Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story is a fundraiser with a portion of the proceeds bene-fiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Filmmakers Sandra and Joseph Consentino will be on hand for the Q&A hosted by Ira Joe Fisher, EMMY Award winner.

For Information/Tickets call (203) 438-5795 • ridgefieldplayhouse.org
The Ridgefield Playhouse • 80 East Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT 06877

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