The Great White Hope 1970

Vincent Canby, New York Times: One of those liberal, well-meaning, fervently uncontroversial works that pretend to tackle contemporary problems by finding analogies at a safe remove in history. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Provocative but never challenging. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Jones' re-creation of his stage role is an eye-riveting experience. The towering rages and unrestrained joys of which his character was capable are portrayed larger than life. Read more