Rated PG
The 20th Annual African American Film Festival
Curated by author and cinema scholar Terri Francis
With special guest Jimmy Jacques
Feb 19, 2026 |Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
(1977, 123 min) Rated PG
Gridiron Diaspora: The Henry McDonald Story 2 min (short)
Klein highlights key moments in Muhammad Ali’s career, showcasing the people, events and media frenzy surrounding his rise. The first half, in black and white, depicts Cassius Clay winning the World Heavyweight Championship against Sonny Liston in 1964 and becoming Muhammad Ali after joining the Nation of Islam. The second half, in color, occurs ten years later in Kinshasa as Ali attempts to regain his title against George Foreman after being stripped for refusing military service. Ali’s evolution into a politicized cultural icon is narrated through interactions with fans, Malcolm X, and observations of changing cultural landscapes in the USA and Mobutu’s Zaire.
5-Show Series $60 • Save $25 when you purchase the entire series.
Includes opening night reception at 5:30pm prior to the film. Beverages and lite bites will be served.
Reception begins at 5:30pm
Film begins at 6:30pm
Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one complimentary beverage with every ticket purchased (underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection).
PEAK performances made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
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Venue
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
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