Don King: Only in America

This biographical drama chronicles the turbulent life of controversial boxing promoter Don King. It details his rise from a small-time numbers runner to a powerful figure in the boxing world, highlighting his ambition, ruthlessness, and the legal troubles that plagued him, including a murder conviction and subsequent release.

The film was highly acclaimed for its powerful performances, particularly Ving Rhames' portrayal of Don King. It was praised for its unflinching look at King's complex character and the morally ambiguous world of professional boxing, earning critical praise for its dramatic intensity and historical scope.

• Ving Rhames delivers a commanding and nuanced performance as Don King.
• The film unflinchingly explores the controversial and often brutal nature of professional boxing.
• Praised for its dramatic scope and compelling narrative of ambition and downfall.

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Won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for Ving Rhames. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special.

Ving Rhames' powerful performance as Don King was so convincing that some viewers reportedly had trouble distinguishing between the actor and the real-life promoter after the film's release.