One Night in Miami explains the true significance of Cassius Clay's name change to Muhammad Ali. 1 / 7
One Night in Miami isn't entirely based on historical facts but is indeed based on real events. 2 / 7
In 1964, Clay shocked the world by defeating Sonny Liston and becoming the new heavyweight champion. 3 / 7
Clay was recruited to join the nation of Islam by civil rights activist Malcolm X. 4 / 7
In One Night in Miami, Malcolm X informs Clay that he'll be leaving the Nation of Islam to start his own organization. 5 / 7
Clay eventually joins the Nation of Islam and receives the name Muhammad Ali from Elijah Muhammad. 6 / 7
One Night in Miami suggests that Ali's conversations with Malcolm X inspired him to become a more forward-thinking person. 7 / 7