Broke (2012)

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According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of former NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, many pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Keith McCants, 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 can carry them to victory on the field and ruin off it.

Director: Billy Corben
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: David Cypkin
Production: Rakontur, ESPN Films, ESPN
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports

More Films by Director: Billy Corben
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broke about?
According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of former NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, many pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Keith McCants, 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 can carry them to victory on the field and ruin off it.
Who directed Broke?
Broke was directed by Billy Corben.
Who stars in Broke?
Broke stars Jamal Mashburn, Bernie Kosar, Andre Rison, Marvin Miller.
How long is Broke?
Broke has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Broke?
Broke is a Documentary film.
Where was Broke produced?
Broke was produced in United States of America.