TV Guide: James Toback

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Video: Tyson

Starz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:21:33 -0500

Synopsis: The rise and fall of heavyweight champ Mike Tyson is told in his own words: from his climb to the top of the fight game and infamous celebrity days to his rape conviction and prison stint. A compelling documentary.

Video: Clip from Tyson

Sports Illustrated — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:11:52 -0500

Here's an exclusive clip from Sony Pictures Classics' Tyson. The life of controversial boxing icon and former champion Mike Tyson gets a new and surprising treatment from filmmaker James Toback.

Video: Mike Tyson doc at Cannes

AMC — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:21:25 -0500

Director James Toback talks about his documentary TYSON which is in the Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes. The documentary shows a more gentle side of former boxer Mike Tyson and has been well received at the festival.

Video: Tyson - DVD Clip No. 1

AOL Moviefone — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:23:16 -0500

Assembled from over 30 hours of interviews with the controversial heavyweight champion, director James Toback takes the helm for a feature-length documentary exploring the life and career of self-destructive pugilist Mike Tyson. From his early years under the wing of famed boxing promoter Don King to his notorious match against Evander Holyfield and his conviction on sexual assault charges, Tyson's turbulent life is explored in the kind of comprehensive manner that could only have been made possible with the subject's willing participation. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Video: Mike Tyson On His New Film

ESPN — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:47:10 -0500

ESPN Video: Mike Tyson and James Toback look at Tyson's new movie

Video: Trailer

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

The trailer for Tyson . Tyson is acclaimed indie director James Toback s stylistically inventive portrait of a mesmerizing Mike Tyson. Toback allows Tyson to reveal himself without inhibition and with eloquence and a pervasive vulnerability. Through a mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, a startlingly complex, fully-rounded human being emerges. The film ranges from Tyson s earliest memories of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn through his entry into the world of boxing, to his rollercoaster ride in the funhouse of worldwide fame and fortunes won and lost. It is the story of a legendary and uniquely controversial international athletic icon, a figure conjuring radical questions of race and class. In its depiction of a man rising from the most debased circumstances to unlimited heights, destroyed by his own hubris, TYSON emerges as a modern day version of classic Greek tragedy.

Video: International Trailer

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

The International Trailer for the Tyson documentary. James Toback's (Fingers) gripping and compelling documentary is the story of Tyson's troubled life, as hero and villain. With unprecedented access, Toback's film sees Tyson talk about his life to the camera, and cuts the 30 hours of footage to give an insight into the way the former heavyweight champion sees the world. He talks about his rape conviction, money problems and religion. The only voice in the documentary is Tyson's, which is occasionally interspersed with previous Tyson boxing footage. A pigeon-fancying Brooklyn street-fighter, he was surely destined for a life behind bars. Luckily, he found a coach, Cus D'Amato, who acted as his mentor and father figure; after he died, his own decline seems inevitable. Mike Tyson has knocked out countless pretenders. In fact he has absolutely no idea just how famous he is and Toback's approach gives him the opportunity to explain himself, doing so with admirable honesty and self-awarenes

Video: Tyson - Clip No. 1

AOL Moviefone — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:02:54 -0500

Video: 'Tyson' - Trailer No. 1

AOL Moviefone — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:02:54 -0500

Video: 'Tyson'

Fox News — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:15:23 -0500

Director James Toback discusses documentary about of iconic former boxer

Video: Tyson

Apple Trailers — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:48:10 -0500

Tyson is acclaimed indie director James Toback s stylistically inventive portrait of a mesmerizing Mike Tyson. Toback allows Tyson to reveal himself without inhibition and with eloquence and a pervasive vulnerability. Through a mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, a startlingly complex, fully-rounded human being emerges. The film ranges from Tyson s earliest memories of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn through his entry into the world of boxing, to his rollercoaster ride in the funhouse of worldwide fame and fortunes won and lost. It is the story of a legendary and uniquely controversial international athletic icon, a figure conjuring radical questions of race and class. In its depiction of a man rising from the most debased circumstances to unlimited heights, destroyed by his own hubris, TYSON emerges as a modern day version of classic Greek tragedy.

Video: Harvard Man

Hulu — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:26:41 -0500

When Harvard's star basketball player faces financial trouble, his life spirals out of control as he faces one risky proposition after another.

Video: Bugsy -- (Movie Clip) Jack Dragna

TCM — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:48:22 -0500

Ben (Warren Beatty) makes a business call on L.A. racketeer Jack Dragna (Richard C. Sarafian) in director Barry Levinson's Bugsy, 1991, from a script by James Toback.

Video: The Outsider

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:38:48 -0500

Absurdly comic, highly kinetic, and at times quite emotional, The Outsider gives a very inside look at what it means to be a filmmaker. The film follows legendary writer/director James Toback (The Gambler, Two Girls and a Guy, Bugsy) through the insane making of his recent thriller When Will I Be Loved starring Neve Campbell. All phases of Toback's wild filmmaking journey are chronicled as he shoots his movie in 12 days without a script and battles to get it distributed. Candid interviews with Woody Allen, Robert Downey, Jr., Mike Tyson, Brooke Shields, Harvey Keitel, Norman Mailer, Barry Levinson and more reveal the complex life and work of this compulsive gambler and exceptional film talent.

Video: Mike Tyson doc at Cannes

AMC — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:08:06 -0500

Video: Death of a Dynasty - Trailer

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:02:01 -0500

Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the high-class world of hip-hop. Before he knows it, Katz ignites a war within the label that could bring down the operation for good. A bevy of celebrities from all walks of life make appearances, including Riddick Bowe, Lorraine Bracco, Mariah Carey, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Carson Daly, Jay-Z, Chloe Sevigny, James Toback, and countless others. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Video: When Will I Be Loved - Trailer

AOL Moviefone — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:50:29 -0500

Directed by James Toback, the erotic drama When Will I Be Loved? revolves around Vera, the debutante girlfriend (Neve Campbell) of a fast-talking hustler (Frederick Weller) who is on the verge of making millions through a big-money gambling venture. Feeling undervalued, Vera explores her sexuality through whatever means she can think of, including explicit discussions with a potential employer, picking up random men, and videotaping steamy trysts with her female lover. When Ford (Weller) proposes that Vera spend the night with Italian media mogul Count Tommaso (Dominic Chianese), who is willing to put up 100,000 dollars for the occasion, Vera concocts a scheme to show both men what her true worth really is. - Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide