Ken Burns and colleagues to discuss their new PBS documentary, 'Muhammad Ali,' 2 p.m. today

Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon will discuss their new PBS documentary, “Muhammad Ali,” at a National Press Club virtual Headliners event at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 2.

Click here to access the event. The archive will be available at the same link after its conclusion.

The four-part documentary, in development for six years, will air Sept. 19 through Sept. 22 on PBS. The film chronicles the life of the three-time heavyweight boxing champion both in the ring and outside of it as he became an outspoken societal critic on issues such as racial and religious prejudice, and the Vietnam War.

The documentary draws from archival footage, photographs and interviews with Ali’s family and friends, his fellow boxers, and the journalists who covered him.

The Club’s one-hour program will stream live on the Club's website and YouTube Channel, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free of charge. Viewers can submit their questions in advance or during the live program via email to [email protected] with Ken Burns in the subject line.