The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium (now the Stade Tata Raphaël) in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), between undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. The event had an attendance of 60,000 people and was one of the most watched televised events at the time. Ali won by knockout in the eighth round.

1974-10-30 | en

Fisticuffs

This Pete Smith Specialty short showcases former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer with various sparring partners in the ring. Slow motion is used to illustrate how Baer uses his skills.

1938-08-27 | en

Carrier at War: The USS Enterprise

Going from 0 to 150 mph in three seconds, withstanding three Gs of force, and taking off from what's often called "the most dangerous place on the planet" are just parts of everyday life for an aircraft carrier pilot-and it's no different for the crew aboard the USS Enterprise. After being stationed in the Middle East for a year, these pilots have seen heavy action in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, finally, they're returning home. With amazing personal stories and real-time footage from missions, this is an exciting insider's peek at life onboard a wartime aircraft carrier.

2007-01-01 | en

Beruf: Schauspieler

Documentary about acting

1977-02-20 | de

Fernando

Fernando is an actor and theater teacher who, at the age of 74, is impelled to be the protagonist of himself in an experience that blurs the boundaries between the documentary and the fictional. Faced with a delicate problem in his heart, he follows a life full of love for art, where education emerges as a powerful transforming element of reality.

2017-06-21 | pt

Counterpunch

As boxing's popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.

2017-06-16 | en

I’ve Never Been in a Fight

Have you ever been in a fight? Even thrown a punch? Because Andrew never has. His mom raised him as a pacifist, and she would like to keep it that way. But deep down, Andrew has a question: how much can he know about himself if he’s never been punched in the face? More importantly: how much can he know about his mom, the woman that has sacrificed so much for him, if he’s never fought for anything?

2022-05-14 | en

When We Were Kings

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

1996-10-25 | en

Canvas of My Life

Jason Momoa's story of fatherhood, craftsmanship, and the legacy he'll leave behind.

2016-12-08 | en

Es geht um Alles

2008-05-15 | de

Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.

1995-01-01 | en

Mayweather

Documentary about the life of undefeated eight-time world boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

2013-04-27 | en

Served Like a Girl

Five women veterans who have endured unimaginable trauma in service create a shared sisterhood to help the rising number of stranded homeless women veterans by entering a competition that unexpectedly catalyzes moving events in their own lives.

2017-11-08 | en

Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

A documentary film about the life and career of one-time Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Max Baer.

1964-01-01 | en

Evander Holyfield vs Buster Douglas

A professional boxing match contested on October 25, 1990, for the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight championships. The bout took place at the Mirage in Paradise, Nevada, USA and saw Douglas making the first defense of the titles he won from Mike Tyson in February 1990.

1990-10-25 | en

Early Jets Of The RAF

This documentary profiles the major jets used by the RAF between 1945 and the mid-1950s, the period when the British air force was the second largest in the world

2006-08-14 | en

There Never Was an Arrow

The story of the Arrow had its origins in the Cold War and the growing spectre of Soviet bombers invading our northern skies.

1979-01-01 | en

Mel Gibson Goes Back to School

Mel Gibson teaches Hamlet to a group of high school drama students.

1991-01-01 | en

Forts of Verdun: A Military Chess Game

With 38 forts at stake, Verdun was highly strategic during WWI. Through rare archives, 3D animations and interviews with historians and scientists, we plunge inside the walls of these coveted fortifications.

2024-08-24 | en

Boxer Joe

A docudrama about the boxer Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi. The documentary part follows Tatsuyohi for 18 months, from his comeback from an eye injury to his match against Yasuei Yakushiji in 1994. A fictional part follows a restaurant owner, fan of Tatsuyohi, waiting for the match with his friends and family.

1995-05-27 | ja