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Tyson

2008 · 90 min

An intimate, unflinching portrait that feels like a raw confession, blending triumph and turmoil into a hauntingly honest reflection.

Tagline: The man. The legend. The truth.
Overview: Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
grief
fate
ambition
redemption
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	4
Horror	2
Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	7
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: documentary, drama
Directed by: James Toback
Written by: James Toback
Starring: Mike Tyson, Cus D'Amato, Don King, Robin Givens, Mills Lane, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Trevor Berbick
Cinematography: Larry McConkey
Runtime: 90 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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