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"A movie that’s a contender. A powerful voice that
brings perspective to an unusual life story”
– Richard Corliss, Time

“Gripping and enthralling.”
– Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

“One of the best movies of any kind so far this year.” –

-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A No Holds Barred Look at Boxing Legend Mike Tyson, in His Own Words, from Writer/Director James Toback

CULVER CITY, CALIF.– Tyson, a no-holds-barred portrait of the legendary and controversial former heavyweight champion, arrives on Blu-ray High Def and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on August 18. Oscar® nominated writer/director James Toback (Bugsy)1, who earned a special ‘Regard Knockout Award’ after last year’s Cannes Film Festival screening, directs Tyson, which is entirely narrated by the champ himself. The film tells the story of a young boy who rose from the most impoverished circumstances, soared to unlimited heights, then -- like a character in a classical tragedy -- was destroyed by his own arrogance and hubris.

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Tyson’s bonus features include a new featurette “A Day in the Life” with Toback, red carpet premiere footage and commentary. The Sony Pictures Classics film will be available on DVD for $28.96 SRP, while the Blu-ray High-Def version will sell for $39.95 SRP.

Synopsis:

Mike Tyson examines his life in and out of the ring with candor, eloquence and a vulnerability that’s both poignant and funny, but never less than brutally honest. And through a mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, a surprisingly complex, fully-rounded human being emerges. The film takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride that begins with Tyson’s earliest memories of the rough streets of Brooklyn, through his entry into the world of professional boxing at age 18, to his fall from grace through and, finally, his current attempts to fully rehabilitate himself and preserve his legend.

DVD/ Blu-ray High-Def Special Features Include:

Commentary with Director James Toback
All-New Featurette: A Day in the Life – Our cameras follow Toback on the day his film premieres in Los Angeles
Iron Mike: Toback Talks Tyson – a filmed Q&A session with the Director

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Tyson has a run time of approximately 90 minutes and is rated R for language including sexual references. Artwork and digital clips are available for download at www.SPHEPUBLICITY.COM. Visit Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on the Web at www.SonyPictures.com.

DVD Single-Disc

DVD Catalog #31077
UPC Code: 0-43396-31077-8
Order Date: 7/16/09
SRP: $28.96

Blu-ray™ High-Def Disc

DVD Catalog #32379
UPC Code: 0-43396-32379-7
Order Date: 7/16/09
SRP: $39.95

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