Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (HBO)

About Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (HBO)

'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth' is a American sports biographical one-man show released in 2013 where the acclaimed former boxer Mike Tyson shares stories about his life and experiences in and out of the boxing ring, including all the ups, downs, controversies, and triumphs that followed. Directed by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee, the film is a candid, raw, humorous, and deeply poignant autobiographical tale of Tyson's meteoric rise to fame and subsequent fall.

Making / Production

Undisputed Truth was directed by the renowned filmmaker Spike Lee. It represents a filmed stage version of a live Broadway performance conducted by Tyson at the Imperial Theatre. The production's script was written by Tyson himself, along with his wife, Kiki Tyson, rendering the narrative an authentic and personal journey of the former boxing heavyweight champion.

Actors

• Mike Tyson - Playing himself, Tyson gives an open, honest, and often self-deprecating account of his colorful life and career. He delves into aspects like his troubled childhood, detention centers and reform schools, his boxing triumphs and personal failures, misinterpretations by the media and his time in prison.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth' marks Spike Lee's first direct involvement in filming a one-man show.
• The stage production was originally created by Adam Steck and Kiki Tyson, Mike Tyson's wife.
• The stage show was quite a hit, enjoying a successful run at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre.
• During his presentation, Tyson addresses many of his famous friends and foes, from Evander Holyfield to Don King.

Awards

No notable awards were reported for this film.

Quotes

• "Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the mouth."
• "I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It's ludicrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."
• "I'm a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds."

Music, Soundtrack

Considering this film is a theatrical, one-man show, it didn't include a traditional film soundtrack.