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When We Were Kings

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The 1996 film, When We Were Kings, directed by Leon Gast, is an intense and captivating documentary about Muhammed Ali and his quest to reclaim the heavyweight boxing title. Muhammed Ali is a relentless individual with an unwavering determination to be the best along with a lot of courage to subdue any fear that might creep into his mind. The documentary follows Muhammed Ali along as he prepares both physically and mentally for his fight against George Foreman. Muhammed Ali had fears, but what made him great was his ability to suppress those fears and overcome them through his courage and determination to be the best. Muhammed Ali had an unwavering courage to overcome any fear the crept into his mind in regards to his upcoming fight against George Foreman. Through the use of on camera interviews, real-people, direct address to camera, and handheld camera, the film offers the truth that fear is okay as long as it does not overcome your courage. First, the film offers the truth that fear is okay as long as it does not overcome your courage through the use of camera interviews. Two of the main people that …show more content…

However, it is not okay to allow your fear to overcome your courage. Muhammed Ali was an incredibly determined and courageous person, but he faced fear. But even when his fears began to creep into his mind and cloud his courage, he was able to subdue them. The documentary might help someone struggling with fear show them that it is okay to have fears, even Muhammed Ali had fears, but what makes it okay is to not allow them to overcome your courage. Although Muhammed Ali had many fears of his upcoming fight, his relentless courage drove him to overcome those fears and ultimately win the fight. The film When We Were Kings offers the truth that fear is okay as long as you do not allow it to overcome your courage through the use of on camera interviews, real-people, direct address to camera, and handheld

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