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Uncovering the Human Side of Muhammad Ali in Prime's ‘The Greatest’

Uncovering the Human Side of Muhammad Ali in Prime's ‘The Greatest’

Summary

Prime’s series The Greatest features Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali early in his career. Best and writer-director Ben Watkins say the family-sanctioned production aims to show Ali as a person with fears and flaws as well as a celebrated boxer.

Key Facts

  • Jaalen Best plays Muhammad Ali in Prime’s The Greatest.
  • The series is described as the first project officially sanctioned by Ali’s family.
  • The story focuses on Ali as a teenager from Louisville at the start of his career.
  • Writer-director Ben Watkins said he wanted to portray Ali’s vulnerable moments as well as his achievements.
  • The article says Ali won an Olympic gold medal in Rome at age 18.
  • Best said he worked to portray Ali accurately, including his mental and physical qualities.
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