Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson

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Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson ★★★ 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. 93m/C VHS. D: Barbara Kopple. TV

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