Tyson: The Movie 2 Disc Platinum Knockout Edition is the definitive insight into one of the greatest heavy weight boxers ever to have lived – offering never-before-seen glimpses into his boxing and training world as well as rare and exclusive fight footage that, for most, has never have been accessible before. In other words, Tyson explores…Tyson, for the first time in his own words.
Director James Toback’s film portrait ranges from Tyson’s earliest memories of growing up on the meanest streets of Brooklyn through his entry into the world of boxing under the stewardship of his beloved trainer Cus D’Amato, as well as his rollercoaster ride through the funhouse of worldwide fame, his fortunes won and lost.
The DVD offers much more than a documentary about a former heavyweight champ; through a deft mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, a complex, fully-rounded human being emerges as a legendary and uniquely controversial international athletic icon.
The boxset contains the full length movie, as well as over 4 hours of exclusive extras including Tyson’s best ever fights, classic interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from a spectacular twenty-year career.
Tyson: The Movie is the ultimate boxing DVD and the ideal gift this Christmas for boxing and sports fans alike.