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.

Em 1996, Tommy Morrison tinha 27 anos de idade e tinha assinado um contrato que lhe garantiu 38 milhões de dólares e um confronto com Mike Tyson. Então, um teste de HIV positivo mudou tudo. Mas este não é um filme sobre a doença. Esta é a história de um homem que representou o ideal masculino.

En 1996, Tommy Morrison avait 27 ans et venait de signer un contrat qui lui garantissait 38 millions de dollars et un combat contre Mike Tyson. Il était reconnu pour son rôle dans Rocky V et à un moment donné, on l'appelait même Champion. Puis un test VIH positif a tout changé. Finis les garanties, la popularité, l'argent et les femmes. Son style de vie fait d'excès a pris fin. Le monde considérait Morrison comme un autre jalon marquant dans l'histoire du VIH et du SIDA. "Un athlète célèbre devient un récit édifiant". Mais ceci n'est pas un film sur la maladie.