Himself
En octubre de 1980, Muhammad Ali se preparaba para luchar por un cuarto título de peso pesado contra su amigo y antiguo compañero de entrenamiento Larry Holmes. Decir que el gran Ali estaba en el ocaso de su carrera sería generoso; la mayoría de sus admiradores, amigos y cronistas de boxeo consideraban que sus bravuconadas eran delirantes. ¿Qué le quedaba por demostrar?
Self
Few other sports encompass the theatrical displays of human struggle, strength, and violence that have come to define boxing. This documentary that takes you inside the sport of boxing, exposing its life changing effects on the fighters and their families.
Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.
Angelo the Cornerman
Basada en una historia real. Después de haberse retirado del boxeo, James J. Braddock decidió volver al cuadrilátero durante los años de la Gran Depresión para poder alimentar a su familia. No era un boxeador con talento, pero su coraje, sacrificio y dignidad lo llevaron hasta la cumbre.
Himself
Get a ringside seat for one of the most unforgettable fights in the history of boxing with this documentary that explores the legendary match between Muhammad Ali and Canadian underdog George Chuvalo at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966.
In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary chronicles the events that led to what many call 'The Fight of the Century,' in which undefeated heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier went to war in Madison Square Garden against undefeated deposed champion Muhammad Ali.
Through the poetic lens of visionary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles, Muhammad and Larry explores the unique and poignant relationship between two great boxers and two remarkable men who were more than just competitors. They were once teacher and student, and remain close friends.
