Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson Movie Review 1993

Director Kopple's provocative documentary on the boxing champ, from his roots in a Brooklyn ghetto to his conviction for rape in 1991. Tyson is shown as pathetic, vulnerable, and violent--psychologically unprepared for both acclaim and responsibility, as well as easily manipulated by promoters and opportunists. A mixture of ring footage and interviews with sportswriters, promoters, trainers, and others as well as media coverage of Tyson.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 93 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, Boxing, Biopics: Sports

Director

Barbara Kopple

Producer

Barbara Kopple, Diane Sokolow, Cabin Creek Films, Tri-Star Television