Muhammad Ali Jr. and documentary producer Matthew Weiss available for interviews 7 p.m. before film screening.
Rochelle Walters, General Manager
Movies of Delray/Lake Worth
561-213-6864
Muhammad Ali Jr. in person at Florida premiere of his life story documentary in Lake Worth independent movie theater Feb. 28
Lake Worth FL/February 15, 2023…Muhammad Ali Jr. and his documentary film producer Matthew Weiss will celebrate the finale of Black History Month at the Florida premiere of “My Father Muhammad Ali, The Untold Story.”
The screening is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 28 in the independent Movies of Lake Worth, 7380 Lake Worth Road, between Jog Road and Florida’s Turnpike. Tickets $16 in person or in advance at this link www.moviesoflakeworth.com
The event will serve as a fundraiser for Ali Jr.’s anti-bullying nonprofit, an issue that was close to his late father’s heart.
· Muhammad Ali Legacy Continues https://muhammadalilegacycontinues.com/
Ali Jr. is a native of South Florida and the only biological son of the legendary boxer and activist. The film chronicles how being the namesake of “The Greatest of All Times” has affected his life, for better or worse. The movie offers a unique insight into Muhammad Ali through his son’s eyes. Throughout his own life, Ali Jr. struggled with bullying, abandonment and drug addiction. The film explores his relationship with his father and his complicated relationship with his own children. Here’s the link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ9zPP_fxbQ
Producer Weiss, a South Florida resident, is best known for his post 9/11 hero documentary “Man in Red Bandana” narrated by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The trailer features former President Barack Obama and the film has a 94% positive rating with the well-known TV and movie review website Rotten Tomatoes.
· Man In Red Bandana https://maninredbandana.com
· Matthew Weiss https://matthewweiss.com
“When we met Muhammad Ali Jr., he was happy to share his story with us and the world,” said Weiss, among co-producers of the Verdi Productions and VMI Worldwide documentary. “It’s uncanny. He sounds exactly like his father.”
“I’m so proud to host Muhammad Ali Jr. and documentary filmmaker Matthew Weiss to cap off Black History Month. We were lucky to have Jason Fleurant show his award-winning animation shorts at our theater for Black History Month a few weeks ago. This time we’ll have a statewide premiere that will inspire children and adults and give everyone a chance to meet Muhammad Ali Jr.,” said Rochelle Walters, general manager, Movies of Delray/Lake Worth.
Image credit Verdi Productions