Lenny Cooke
“Remember His Face.”
Synopsis
In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.
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LENNY COOKE MOVIE OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
- Original Title
- Lenny Cooke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shop Korn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Joakim Noah, Adam Shopkorn
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Safdie
Director
Josh Safdie
Director
Benny Safdie
Editor
Adam Shopkorn
Producer
Adam Teninbaum
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lenny Cooke
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What is Lenny Cooke about?
In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.
Who directed Lenny Cooke?
Lenny Cooke was directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie.
Who stars in Lenny Cooke?
The principal cast of Lenny Cooke includes Lenny Cooke, Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, Harvey Araton, Damany Eastman.
When was Lenny Cooke released and how long is it?
Lenny Cooke was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.