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Critical attention on Michael Mann has concentrated on his crime dramas such as Heat (1995), Collateral (2004) and Manhunter (1986). This paper analyses two of Mann’s films that depict historical figures and events, The Insider (1999) and Ali (2001). The representation of actual figures makes these films distinct within Mann's oeuvre. The Insider presents the tobacco industry whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand and the events surrounding his TV interview, while Ali depicts the career of Muhammad Ali. Key to these films is the presentation of figures that have already appeared in various media forms. This paper explores the re-mediation that the films perform, discussing the questions raised by rerepresentation. In doing so, the paper responds to critics such as Derek Paget who disparage the representation of true events in media. The paper therefore engages with arguments around a discursive approach to history. Mann is an auteur both in film and television, and the influences of both media appear in his films. The paper discusses the presentation and consumption of public figures, be they sporting icons or unwitting celebrities, and the meaning of particular emphases and valorisation. Star studies are also a consideration, as the presentation of Muhammad Ali is also a presentation of Will Smith. When events are re-mediated, what position towards the event is taken? These are the questions that the paper addresses.

Re-Mediated Mann:The Re-Mediation of Public Figures and Events in The Insider and Ali