Big George Foreman (2023) – Filming Locations
History / Drama · Directed by George Tillman Jr. · Starring Khris Davis, Sonja Sohn
Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.
Where was Big George Foreman filmed?
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, New Orleans – Early scenes depicting George Foreman's childhood and life in Houston/New Orleans area. New Orleans served as a primary filming location for scenes establishing Foreman's humble beginnings and early life
- Houston, Texas, United States, Houston – Multiple scenes of Foreman's youth and early boxing career in his hometown. Houston, Foreman's actual birthplace, was used to film scenes reflecting his formative years and connection to the city
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Atlanta – Training and boxing sequences during Foreman's professional career. Atlanta was used for filming key training montages and boxing competition sequences depicting Foreman's rise in the sport
- Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo), Africa, Kinshasa – Recreation of the historic 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match preparation and context. Scenes were filmed to recreate the legendary 1974 heavyweight championship bout between Foreman and Muhammad Ali in Zaire