Tyson

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2008, Movie, 1h 30min

Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

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7.4

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7.8

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Critic Damon Wise

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Very humane portrait of a potentially extremely unlikeable character.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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...what is unexpected about "Tyson" is that afterward we feel sympathy for the man, and more for the child inside.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Nathan Rabin

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...is told entirely from its subject’s perspective in a style that suggests a pugilist version of Fog Of War.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Marc Savlov

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Toback's riveting documentary is one for the books...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Mike Tyson's life story is a wild ride of extremes - from his turbulent childhood in Brooklyn to his meteoric rise as the youngest heavyweight champion in history, and then a devastating fall from grace. This documentary takes an unflinching look at Tyson's life, told in his own words. He talks about his struggles with mental instability, lust, and fear, all of which contributed to his downfall. But ultimately, Tyson's journey is one of redemption - he's fought to overcome his demons and earn his respect, both in and out of the ring.

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You can stream Tyson on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home