Is One Night in Miami a true story?

There’s an Incredible True Story Behind One Night in Miami’s Meeting of Black Legends. Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown really did spend an evening together in 1964.

Who are the 4 that are in One Night in Miami?

The four characters are 22-year-old, newly crowned world boxing champion Cassius Clay as he transforms into Muhammad Ali, iconic Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X, influential singer-songwriter and record producer Sam Cooke, and star NFL running back Jim Brown.