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IMDb rating 7.4
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Critic Damon Wise
rated 8

Very humane portrait of a potentially extremely unlikeable character.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

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

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Critic Nathan Rabin
rated 6

...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

Cast & Crew

James Toback
Director
James Toback
Writer
Mike Tyson
As Self
Muhammad Ali
As Self (archive footage)
Robin Givens
As Self - Ex-Wife
Don King
As Self - Promotor

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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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