Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
In sports movies and documentaries, there are instances where the subject of the film transcends the sport itself. Where the protagonist becomes greater than the game or event in which they participate.
Muhammad Ali is one of those figures. His struggles inside and outside of the ring have become galvanized in American history. The new film, "The Trial of Muhammad Ali," explores his life shortly after he converted to Islam, changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, and refused to serve in the Vietnam War.
The film will be shown in our very own Crawford Family Forum, and part of the event will include an original art exhibit called "From Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali," curated by Ali expert Larry Earl.
Host A Martinez got an early peek at the exhibition and talked to Larry about Ali's life during this time period.