Leon Gast

A chronicler of life through the lens, Leon Gast was born in 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, and has been actively directing since the 1970s. He is best known for his work in the documentary genre, with his most famous films including "When We Were Kings" about the historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, for which he won an Academy Award. Gast is noted for his immersive style, capturing the vitality and spirit of his subjects with raw authenticity. Leon Gast, an unassuming man with a gentle demeanor, has always had the extraordinary ability to elicit trust from his subjects, allowing their stories to unfold with remarkable purity and honesty.