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Wake Up and Apologise 1972 Directed by Ross Whitaker

in coversation with Cathal O'Shannon

In advance of his fight with Al 'Blue' Lewis at Croke Park in Dublin, Cathal O'Shannon interviews Muhammad Ali about boxing, and his life outside the ring. When a fight is coming up Muhammad Ali (formally Cassius Marcellus Clay, junior) admits he deliberately intimidates his opponent. He does this because historically in America black people have always been taught to be subservient.

Country Ireland
Production Country Ireland
Language English
Production Companies True Films , RTÉ
Release Date 17 July 1972
51 mins