Broke
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Corben
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Corben
- Original Title
- Broke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- rakontur, ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Corben
Billy Corben
David Cypkin
Billy Corben, David Cypkin, Evan Rosenfeld, Alfred Spellman
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Corben
Director
Billy Corben
Producer
David Cypkin
Producer
Evan Rosenfeld
Producer
Alfred Spellman
Producer
David Cypkin
Editor
Billy Corben
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broke
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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?
The principal cast of Broke includes Jamal Mashburn, Bernie Kosar, Andre Rison, Marvin Miller.
When was Broke released and how long is it?
Broke was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broke?
Broke holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).