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Originally Posted by SF-TX
So, setting the record straight on how Frazier was unfairly characterized by Ali and the media is axe-grinding? The fact that Frazier 'reconciled' with Ali is a testament to Frazier's character.
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SF-TX--
With respect, Mr. Forsmark's decision not to review the HBO special with anything resembling disinterest deprives his readers the opportunity to know if the documentary offers any new insights on the Ali-Frazier rivalry, the fight itself, or America in the 1970s.
Moreover, the review suggests that Mr. Forsmark believes that race is debated within the African-American community the same as its is in American society in general. Or is that his summary of how the special presents this issue?
Ultimately, the piece answers the questions: What does Mr. Forsmark think of Mr. Frazier, Mr. Ali, the news media, the American Left, and Bryant Gumbel. The piece does not answer the question: should viewers watch the HBO special on the Thrilla in Manilla?