2009 March 15 « Entertainment Today and Beyond

TYSON Trailer

Sony Picture Classics has debuted the trailer to James Toback’s TYSON, a documentary about the polarizing figure of former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Mike Tyson. While the film received a somewhat split reaction when it was screened at both the Cannes and Sundance film festivals, it should make for interesting viewing – especially if you’re over thirty-five and remember his stunning rise and fall. I know I do. I’ll never forget the night he lost to Buster Douglas, one of the most stunning upsets of all time. If there’s one phrase I would use to describe Mike Tyson it would be self-destructive – he could be the poster boy. Like him or hate him, it’s hard to argue the fact that he was one of the most fascinating pop culture figures during the 80’s and 90’s. Tyson will play in limited release around the country starting on April 24, 2009.