Amanpour and Company

September 14, 2021

Ken Burns discusses his new documentary “Muhammad Ali.” 7-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe weighs in on this year's tournament. Sports journalist Dave Zirin explains how football player Colin Kaepernick sparked an international social movement by kneeling during the national anthem.

“The Kaepernick Effect:” How Taking a Knee Began a Movement

17m 41s

Colin Kaepernick helped ignite a movement when he took a knee during the national anthem, a silent protest against police brutality and racial inequality in America. Sports writer Dave Zirin examines the lasting impact of this moment in his new book, "The Kaepernick Effect," as he explains to Hari Sreenivasan.

Previews + Extras

  • Tennis Great John McEnroe Reacts to Grand Slam 2021: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tennis Great John McEnroe Reacts to Grand Slam 2021

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    Tennis can be a hard and solitary sport, so it’s no wonder that center court has become a beacon for vital conversations around mental health. Seven-time Grand Slam Champion John McEnroe knows all about the pressures of the game. He joins Christiane to react to this year's tournament and reflect on his career.

  • Ken Burns Talks “Muhammad Ali”: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ken Burns Talks “Muhammad Ali”

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    Boxing legend Muhammad Ali risked jail, being stripped of his titles and financial ruin, all to defend his faith and Black rights. Now his legend has drawn the eye of award-winning historian and filmmaker Ken Burns, whose new documentary traces the arc of Ali’s life and the history he lived.

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