Mike Tyson is often thought of as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. FALLEN CHAMP: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MIKE TYSON is a documentary film that details the way Tysons life fell apart even as he achieved [his] greatest professional success Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson will be shown as part of the Stranger than Fiction weekly documentary series. Two-time Oscar winner Barbara Kopple offers multiple views on the controversial boxer in a film rarely seen since its initial release in 1993. The film covers the early and most fascinating part of Mike Tysons boxing career. Shot while he was serving time in prison, the film considers how a fighter with such ferocious skills could allow personal demons to bring him down. It gathers familiar coverage of Tysons ring career and revealing footage of his struggles to channel his aggressions into positive conduct. After the screening, enjoy an exclusive Q&A session with director Barbara Kopple. Following the show, well head to 99 Below (99 MacDougal Street) for discussion and tasty drink specials. WHEN: Tuesday, April 7th at 8 pm WHERE: IFC Center 323 Sixth Ave. @ 3rd St. (New York City) WHY: All pleasure. No Guilt. Only $15 per ticket ($12 for IFC members). For more info and to buy tickets in advance, visit: http://stfdocs.com/films/fallen_champ_the_untold_story_of_mike_tyson/
Always love to watch stories about Tyson. It seems the guy had four different lives and still going. I had the not so pleasure of meeting Mike during his post prison comeback. I had never met a fighter so disinterested in the sport in my life. You could see the disgust all over his face just having to be in boxing, he hated it. I dont think too many people could live with the money and potential that Tyson squandered, but then again thats what seemed to fuel his appetite for life. He was always more interested in getting laid than boxing at anytime during his career. Im not in NYC, but Ill definitely be seeing this film when its released in my area.
