Student Athlete
“A billion dollar industry where athletes play for free.”
Synopsis
Unveils the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports through the stories of young men at varying stages in their athletic careers.
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Student Athlete (2018) Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Trish Dalton
- Original Title
- Student Athlete
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- HBO Sports, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Trish Dalton
Maverick Carter, Steve Stoute, LeBron James
Department Leadership Roster
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Director
Maverick Carter
Producer
Steve Stoute
Producer
Trish Dalton
Director
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Student Athlete
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What is Student Athlete about?
Unveils the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports through the stories of young men at varying stages in their athletic careers.
Who directed Student Athlete?
Student Athlete was directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Trish Dalton.
Who stars in Student Athlete?
The principal cast of Student Athlete includes LeBron James.
When was Student Athlete released and how long is it?
Student Athlete was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Student Athlete?
Student Athlete holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).