Tyson documentary accused of glossing over assault allegations
Guardian critic says Netflix's four-part Tyson documentary downplays his rape conviction and abuse allegations.
Netflix's new Mike Tyson documentary has drawn criticism for an irresponsible approach to allegations. The four-part series features Donald Trump defending Tyson.
The show ends with Tyson smoking the drug DMT on camera while crying. The show skips over Tyson's rape conviction, which he denies.
It stresses his claim that he didn't hurt the accuser. The documentary downplays abuse allegations from Tyson's ex-wife Robin Givens.
An episode on that subject ends with only a disclaimer linking to assault survivor resources. Critics say the documentary works more as a tribute than a balanced account.
- Three years in prison
- Conviction served
- Four parts
- Series length
- Tyson takes DMT on camera while crying
- Ending scene
Why it mattersViewers relying on the documentary learn a skewed version. It focuses on Tyson's story more than the accusers' stories.
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