Mike Tyson was a polarizing figure of sports when I was growing up. Never before had such a monster stepped into the ring. He was simply terrifying and we, his audience looked forward to each match like a crowd eagerly awaiting the carnage at an ancient Roman gladiator spectacle. On one hand, he was a vicious brawler and on the other a very young kid thrust into a confusing world of celebrity, money and greed. After suffering a major upset, his career fell into a downward spiral. James Toback’s documentary film, Tyson allows the boxer to tell his own story. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing this film because it was edited by a friend. Read what the NY Times has to say about the film here.