Plot
Mike Tyson narrates his life story as a reaction to fear and as a resolution not to be bullied or humiliated as he was when a boy in Brooklyn's mean streets. He starts boxing while at a state detention center; his coach there sends him to Cus D'Amato who becomes trainer, father figure, and confidence builder. Tyson wins a series of championships and, for six years, is unbeatable. A failed marriage, a felony conviction, and lack of training lead to his fall. We see later losing fights and archive footage of other incidents in his life. Tyson concludes by speaking philosophically about being a father and trying to be a better person.
Written by
James Toback
Directed by
James Toback
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Wild Bunch
Languages
English
Awards
1 win & 10 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
13,174
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
83
Popularity
NA