Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 97 min · ★ 7.3 · 82% critics
This documentary traces a powerful friendship between two influential public figures, from an unexpected early connection to a painful split shaped by mistrust, pressure, and changing beliefs. It explores how personal loyalty and public life can collide in ways that leave lasting scars.
Also known as Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-09-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (33 votes)
About
If you’re drawn to intimate documentaries about history, politics, and influential public figures, this offers a thoughtful, emotional story; Not for you if you want a lighter watch or the broader scope of All In: The Fight for Democracy.
Pros: compelling real-life bond; strong historical interest; emotionally engaging | Cons: limited fresh insight; heavy serious tone; narrow focus
Cast & crew
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- EM
Elijah Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
Al Sharpton
as Self
Cornel West
as Self
- IS
Ilyasah Shabazz
as Self
- RA
Rahman Ali
as Self
Todd Boyd
as Self
- MA
Maryum Ali
as Self - Muhammad Ali's Eldest Daughter
- HB
Herb Boyd
as Self
Directed by Marcus A. Clarke