Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

Netflix, from Thursday

In 1962, Cassius Clay was thought by some to be an obnoxious self-promoter and few believed he would become the heavyweight champion of the world.

Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam’s highest-profile figure, saw potential in him.the two became firm friends, but kept it quiet from the press for fear of jeopardising Clay’s career. Based on previously untapped sources, including Malcolm’s papers and FBI records, this documentary takes an in-depth look at this complex bond.