Sony Pictures Classics is in final negotiations for James Toback's boxing documentary "
Tyson," which chronicles the illustrious but often troubled life of former heavyweight champion Mike
Tyson.
The buy would be one of the most high-profile domestic pickups among the Festival de Cannes premieres. Toback's passion project takes a mostly sympathetic look at the sports legend, interspersing archival footage with a series of interviews Toback conducted. The film is a comprehensive look at
Tyson's life, ranging from his formative years with mentor Cus D'Amato to his dominance in the ring to his troubled personal life.