Tommy (2017)

ALL 09/27/2017 (en) Documentary 78 Min
  • Release
    09/27/2017
  • Production
    ESPN Films
  • Rotten tomato
    86%
  • Original title
    Tommy
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.

  1. Story

  2. David Bragg

    Editor

  3. Producer



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Tommy (2017) 78 Min

ALL 09/27/2017 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 09/27/2017
  • Production
    ESPN Films
  • Original title Tommy
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.

  1. Erin Leyden, Gentry Kirby

    Director

  2. Story

  3. David Bragg

    Editor

  4. Producer