Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Ali&s biggest match his fight with the US government A film about the politics & hubris surrounding the Vietnam War & the revenge exacted on America&s greatest sportsman of the 20th century because he refused to fight in that war Subtitles English Number of discs 1 ...

'A riveting read about an amazing man' THE SUNLegendary boxer Muhammad Ali visited Michael Parkinson's chat show sofa four times culminating in an iconic interview in 1971 Muhammad Ali A Memoir is a fresh revealing & personal account of the life of the most important & enduring cultural figures of our age An icon of boxing who has inspired the biggest names in boxing from Mike Tyson to Anthony Joshua this is the story of boxing's biggest star Muhammad Ali was God's Gift to the interviewer Funny articulate outspoken with a fascinating life story unparalleled talent & controversial views These 4 interviews charted Ali's life revealing significant phases at different times charting the rise & fall of this kaleidoscope of a man In Muhammad Ali A Memoir Sir Michael Parkinson will bring his award-winning journalistic talents to bear on this extraordinary man The book will mix personal recollections of the times they met with selected transcripts of the famous & in the case of the 1974 meeting infamous interviews all brought together & contextualised by a sober & honest assessment of the life & times of a figure that it is certain we will never see the like of again ...

As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses & the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam Muhammad Learning about his life & understanding its importance however has always proven difficult Our knowledge of Muhammad comes from the biography of him written by his followers but Western historians have questioned the reliability of this story in their quest to uncover the 'historical Muhammad' As modern controversies have shown whatever the truth about Muhammad's life his persona has taken on numerous shapes & played a crucial role in Muslim life & civilization This Very Short Introduction provides an introduction to the major aspects of Muhammad's life & its importance providing both the Muslim & Western historical perspectives It also explains the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the Islamic world from the medieval to the modern period ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Ancient China faces invasion by the barbarian hordes of Shan-Yu & calls all able bodied men to arms to defend their Emperor Young girl Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen) disguises herself as a boy & joins up in her aged father&s place accompanied by her protectors guardian dragon Mushu (Eddie Murphy) & lucky cricket Cri-kee Mulan trains under the handsome Captain Shang (BD Wong with Donny Osmond handling the singing) with whom she is soon falling in love & shows herself to be a capable warrior When Mulan is wounded in battle however the secret of her gender is discovered & she faces exposure & disgrace ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Disney&s MULAN continues Mu Lan returns with her guardian dragon Mushu & some brand new friends General Shang asks for her hand in marriage Mushu who stands to lose his role as guardian dragon does his best to keep the two apart Their adventure starts when they have to escort three princesses across China to their own arranged marriages ...

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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the animated film Mulan this Chinese warrior reflects the true hero in us all Her outfit shimmers in satins & silks with three faux gems on her belt ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Epic compelling & filled with astonishing action-sequences Mulan is the br&-new adaptation of the inspirational Chinese legend made internationally famous by the classic Disney animation When the emperor issues a decree that all families in the Northern Province must defend their homeland against the barbarian hordes Mulan a young girl from a military family without a male heir disguises herself as a male soldier rather than expose her aging father to the horrors of the battlefield As the invading armies close in her remarkable courage & insight elevate her to the position of a true leader who will sacrifice everything to defend her nation & bring honour to her family International star Vicki Zhao (Red Cliff 14 Blades & Shaolin Soccer) & Jaycee Chan son of martial arts legend Jackie Chan star in this extravagant action-packed spectacle that will thrill you from start to finish ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Co-directors Jingle Ma & Wei Dong&s epic MULAN is an incredible adaptation of the ancient Chinese legend Zhao Wei (SHAOLIN SOCCER)stars as the titular heroine who defies her father & tradition by joining the army disguised as a boy Whilst fighting for her country Mulan shows bravery to match even the toughest soldier & as the war drags on she finds herself leading thousands into battle ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Embraced for her loveable spirited nature Mulan is a young girl who doesn&t quite fit into her tradition bound society When the invading Hun army comes charging over China&s Great Wall Mulan&s ageing father is ordered into battle! To spare him from harm Mulan disguises herself as a soldier & secretly takes his place in the Imperial army training with a comical ragtag troop led by the courageous Captain Shang Never far away are Mulan&s hilarious guardian dragon Mushu & lucky cricket Cri-Kee But Mulan will need more than Mushu&s razor-sharp wit to defeat the ruthless Hun leader Shan-Yu Only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country & honour to her family Actors Eddie Murphy Donny Osmond Ming-Na BD Wong Harvey Fierstein Noriyuki & Pat& Morita James Hong George Takei Miriam Margolyes Mary Kay Bergman & Miguel Ferrer Director Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook Certificate Universal Suitable for All Screen Widescreen Languages English
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