Most Similar Movies to Tyson (2008)
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000), Facing Ali (2009), Stevie (2002), Into the Abyss (2011), Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey (2016), Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (2019), Broken Noses (1987) ... Let's take a look at the following list...
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000)
Twelve years after the dramatic collapse of the Christian empire of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, this documentary tells for the first time what really happened when they lost control of the first and most successful TV ministry of its kind.
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Facing Ali (2009)
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
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Stevie (2002)
After not seeing his younger friend for several years, documentary director Steve James decides to catch up with the Illinois boy he once mentored. No longer the nerdy preteen James once knew, Stephen Fielding is now a damaged adult who has had repeated problems with the law. While reproaching himself for not maintaining a closer relationship with his old friend, James tries to understand Fielding's evolution from abused child to a man convicted of serious crimes.
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Into the Abyss (2011)
Conversations with death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime serve as an examination of why people - and the state - kill.
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Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey (2016)
The documentary "Midnight Return" explores the enduring and emotional power of film as seen through the lens of the blockbuster success Midnight Express (1978).
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Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo (2019)
The extraordinary life journey of one of Hollywood's most unlikely heroes, Danny Trejo.
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Broken Noses (1987)
A documentary, photographed in black-and-white, with a hip jazz soundtrack, looks at the boys and coach of a small but accomplished boxing club near Portland, Oregon. The film focuses on the coach, former Olympic contender and pro athlete Andy Minsker, and tells not only the story of his devotion to his young athletes, but hints at childhood obsticles which may have p...Read all
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Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
Filmmaker Avi Belkin examines the life and career of journalist Mike Wallace, presenting never-before-seen footage that showcases the often confrontational interview methods he used on "60 Minutes."
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Thriller in Manila (2008)
The intense rivalry between American heavyweight boxers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier is examined in this documentary. Smarting from his earlier defeat by Frazier, Ali fueled a bitter feud in the media, leading up to 1975's "Thrilla in Manila," the much-hyped Philippines-set rematch of the two titans. The film depicts the landmark fight, which lasted 14 rounds, and also reveals what was happening outside of the ring as Ali and Frazier relentlessly pummeled each other.
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The Execution of Wanda Jean (2002)
"The Execution of Wanda Jean" chronicles the life-and-death battle of Wanda Jean Allen. By telling one woman's story, the film becomes an unforgettable exploration into one of America's most controversial moral and political dilemmas: the death penalty. "The Execution of Wanda Jean" is an unflinching investigation of the role that poverty, mental health, race, and sexuality play within the criminal justice system.
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Overnight (2003)
Filmmaker Mark Brian Smith chronicles the rise and fall of Troy Duffy, a bartender who brokered a deal with Miramax to direct "The Boondock Saints."
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Diego Maradona (2019)
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona, who played for S.S.C. Napoli in the 1980s.
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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1999)
The life and career of Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues.
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The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)
Utilizing hours of unseen archival footage, The Beales is a new take on the women of Grey Gardens.
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992)
Nick Broomfield explores the media circus surrounding the case of America's first textbook female serial killer.
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Crazy, Not Insane (2020)
Psychiatrist Dorothy Otnow Lewis stirs controversy for her views on serial killers and the death penalty.
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American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)
Interviews and clever use of still photographs illustrate the life of a talented but often controversial comic who died of cancer at age 32.
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