Conversations on Muhammad Ali: A Virtual Event Series

Conversations on Muhammad Ali

September 14: "Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete"
Presented by PBS and The Undefeated

Join an hour-long discussion with the filmmaker and special guests, featuring clips from the new four-part series, MUHAMMAD ALI.

With filmmaker Ken Burns, New Orleans Saints player and NFL Players Coalition founder Malcolm Jenkins, two-time Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist, World Boxing Champion and PFL Fighter Claressa Shields, and ESPN/The Undefeated Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Raina Kelley.

About Muhammad Ali

MUHAMMAD ALI premieres on PBS stations September 19-22, 2021.

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere. Learn more at pbs.org/ali

 

Past Chats

September 9: "Ali, Race & Religion"

Join an hour-long discussion with the filmmaker and special guests, featuring clips from the new four-part series, MUHAMMAD ALI. With Ken Burns, Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Sherman Jackson.

June 23: "Ali the Man"

In this virtual event series, filmmakers and special guests explore Muhammad Ali: The Man. Conversations on Ali is presented by PBS and The Undefeated, and features Ken Burns, Jesse Washington (moderator), Rasheda Ali Walsh, and Howard Bryant. 

July 19: "Ali On The World's Stage"

An hour-long discussion with filmmaker Ken Burns, five-time Olympic medalist Janet Evans, Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, USC Todd Boyd, Ph.D., and senior writer for ESPN/The Undefeated Lonnae O’Neal as they Muhammad Ali’s transcendent position as a global athlete and public figure.