Tyson (2009)
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- Synopsis
- Assembled from over 30 hours of interviews with the controversial heavyweight champion, director James Toback takes the helm for a feature-length documentary exploring the life and career of self-destructive pugilist Mike Tyson....
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- Director(s)
- James Toback
- Distributor(s)
- Sony Classics
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 90 min.
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Critic Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
A documentary with no pretense of objectivity. Here is Mike Tyson's story in his own words, and it is surprisingly persuasive.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites
Toback has found a documentary subject as tragic and ridiculous, as bizarre and driven, as the heroes of his other films.Read the full review
The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites
Mr. Toback's film, partly because it restricts itself to Mr. Tyson's point of view, offers a rare and vivid study in the complexity of a single suffering, raging soul. It is not an entirely trustworthy movie, but it does feel profoundly honest.Read the full review
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