Tyson 2009

A poignant and unflinching portrait of Mike Tyson, this documentary delves into the complexities of a boxing legend's turbulent life. Through candid interviews and archival footage, Tyson reveals his raw emotions, vulnerability, and introspection, humanizing a figure shrouded in controversy. A powerful exploration of class, race, and hubris, Tyson is a modern Greek tragedy, tracing the rise and fall of a larger-than-life athlete from Brooklyn's mean streets to global fame.

Sony Pictures Classics

Studio

James Toback

Director