Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018)
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.
Director: Robert S. Bader
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/ali-and-cavett-the-tale-of-the-tapes
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Dick Cavett as Self |
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Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage) |
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Larry Merchant as Self |
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Malcolm X as Self (archive footage) |
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Ilyasah Shabazz as Self |
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Al Sharpton as Self |
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Randy Roberts as Self |
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Elijah Muhammad as Self (archive footage) |
| Writing | Dick Cavett | Writer |
| Writing | Robert S. Bader | Writer |
| Directing | Robert S. Bader | Director |
| Sound | Oliver Thompson | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Oliver Thompson | Editor |
| Production | Allan Falk | Producer |
| Camera | Dan Brockett | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Robert S. Bader | Editor |
| Production | Bay Dariz | Producer |
| Production | Robert S. Bader | Producer |