Movies from Naomi Cook

Tyson

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.
Naomi Cook
I just love watching Mike Tyson. This documentary exceeded my expectations. Great!
Movies from Naomi Cook

The Hurricane

The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Naomi Cook
The Hurricane is a 1999 American biographical sports drama film directed and produced by Norman Jewison. The film tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African American boxer who was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in 1966. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and three Golden Globe Awards. Denzel Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Carter, and Jewison was nominated for Best Director.
Movies from Naomi Cook

I Am Ali

Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
Naomi Cook
I was really intrigued by the movie I Am Ali. It gave a great insight into the life of one of the most iconic boxers of all time. I found it to be very inspiring and it definitely left me with a new appreciation for his career.