"Tyson:" burglar, armed robber, mugger, world heavyweight champion,

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Posted by tinear (A) on June 20, 2009 at 17:39:18

alleged wife abuser, convicted rapist, disgraced pugilist.
That is the public persona of Mike Tyson over the past 25 years. But, once you've seen this documentary--- which really is a lengthy interview illuminated by period video--- it is hard to think of him simply as a thug and an animal.
By exposing-- through difficult questions which Tyson bravely confronts-- the ex-champion's innermost fears and feelings director James Toback has fashioned a fascinating look at a complex, human, and mysterious celebrity.
I recently read a critic that opined the finest films being made at the moment were documentaries. "Tyson" and "Anvil: The Story of Anvil," give credence to that. Both show the price which some are willing to pay to achieve stardom: the sacrifices and the price of both attaining success and the attendant depths which failure occasion.
"Tyson" is a frightening film not because of the scariness of that bull-like figure but that we recognize far more similarities than differences between him and us.

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Topic - "Tyson:" burglar, armed robber, mugger, world heavyweight champion, - tinear 17:39:18 06/20/09 (14)

I haven't seen this yet.... - afilado 20:50:41 06/20/09 (0)

and ear biter - PhilJ 18:55:29 06/20/09 (2)

That's the "disgraced" bit. There was a reason for the bites which I will not divulge. nt - tinear 19:23:28 06/20/09 (1)

I looked up pugilist - PhilJ 05:04:40 06/21/09 (0)

He is still the most intimidating person that I've ever met. - Prisoners 18:34:46 06/20/09 (9)

Have you seen him in "The Hangover" yet? - mkuller 18:23:49 06/21/09 (1)

Funniest movie I have seen since Old School (nt) - semuta 10:31:13 06/22/09 (0)

You are Mr Poopy Pants. :0) - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 05:50:44 06/21/09 (6)

No fava beans? Sure, you'd forfeit a piece of your ear but what of - tinear 11:18:06 06/21/09 (0)

Slice off a bit of my ear? - Prisoners 11:17:21 06/21/09 (4)

Boxers... - phatty 11:10:14 06/22/09 (2)

You're a brave man to have married her, anyhow! - tinear 06:22:17 06/24/09 (1)

Ha Ha tin.... - phatty 07:34:12 06/24/09 (0)

RE: Slice off a bit of my ear? - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 05:59:41 06/22/09 (0)

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