Work-In-Progress Premiere
Broke
Spotlight
| USA | 79 MINUTES | EnglishSports, Documentary
According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. For 78 percent of NFL players, it takes only three years. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, most pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Jamal Mashburn, Bernie Kosar, and Andre Rison, as well as Marvin Miller, the former executive director of the MLB Players Association, this fascinating documentary digs into the psychology of men whose competitive nature carries them to victory on the field and ruin off it.
TFF Alum Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) paints a complex picture of the many forces that drain athletes' bank accounts, placing some of the blame on the culture at large while still holding these giants accountable for their own hubris. A story of the dark side of success, Broke is an allegory for the financial woes haunting economies and individuals all over the world.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Billy Corben
Billy Corben has worked as a producer, director, actor, and writer for more than 20 years. He and producing partner Alfred Spellman formed their first production company in 1994 while in high school. His films include Raw Deal: A Question of Consent, Cocaine Cowboys, Square Grouper, and Limelight (TFF 2011).
Screenwriter
Billy Corben
Director of Photography
Alexa Harris
Primary Cast
Keith McCants, Bernie Kosar, Andre Rison, Leon Searchy, Herm Edwards, Ed Butowsky
Director
Billy Corben
Producer
Alfred Spellman
Executive Producer
Connor Schell
Editor
David Cypkin
Executive Producer
John Dahl
Executive Producer
Bill Simmons
Producer
Evan Rosenfeld
Producer
Deirdre Fenton
Executive Producer
John Walsh
Contacts
Director's Manager
Billy Corben
Director
rakontur
3780 Royal Palm Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: 786 539 4180
billy@rakontur.com
http://www.rakontur.com
Director
rakontur
3780 Royal Palm Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: 786 539 4180
billy@rakontur.com
http://www.rakontur.com
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.