What is Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali about?

In this week of September alone, Netflix brought forth plenty of new series and films that will keep us entertained and well-informed for the entire weekend.

From series like Into the Night and The Circle to films like Kate and Prey, this week is gearing up to be a great one full of amazing releases, and we absolutely could not forget about one particular film.

Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali is a Netflix documentary that officially debuted on Netflix on Sept. 9, and it’s one that you absolutely have to add to your watchlist this weekend. We tell you everything to know about this new release right here.

What is Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali about?

The film journeys the lives of two of the most influential individuals that this world has ever see: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. Their little-known friendship is explored further as the accounts of those closest to them reveal that there was more to their union than many may have previously imagined.

Going from a unique, inseparable brotherhood to a special bond turned sour, these two legendary men did their best to keep their partnership afloat in extremely trying times where society was destined to seeing the demise of them both. Learn more about the synopsis down below:

"From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali’s extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals."

Reverend Al Sharpton, Rahman Ali, Maryum Ali and Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz all recount the historic friendship of their loved ones in a way that is sure to move your soul. See Shabazz and the rest of the commentators in the official trailer for the Netflix documentary, here.

Find out the ins and outs of this powerful partnership between these two historic figures today. Be sure to watch every minute of Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali streaming only on Netflix.