Leon Gast

The Profile

American documentary filmmaker best known for the 1996 film 'When We Were Kings' ('Quando Eravamo Re'), which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for When We Were Kings (1997).

The reviews praise Leon Gast's documentary 'Quando Eravamo Re' (When We Were Kings) for its archival footage, narrative pacing and emotional power. Critics highlight the film's portrait of Muhammad Ali, the Rumble in the Jungle, and the wider political and cultural context. Both reviewers give the film strong endorsements and personal reflections on its impact.