Muhammad Ali discusses controversial subjects including race, God and separatism | Parkinson on BBC
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Muhammad Ali sits down with Michael Parkinson and talks about growing up Black in America. He talks about the questions he asked as a child that nobody could answer, about winning Olympic gold in Rome and returning home to a restaurant that would not serve him, and about what led him to the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. The conversation moves into difficult territory. Ali and Parkinson disagree, directly and at length, on race, identity, religion and what the future holds. Neither man backs down. It is one of the most candid and uncomfortable exchanges in the Parkinson archive. These are Ali's views as expressed in this period of his life, in his own words. Legendary talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson's official YouTube channel. Step back in time with us as we relive the golden era of television and remember some of the most unforgettable moments from Parkinson! We’ll look back at some of his most memorable interviews featuring the biggest names in entertai
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