Broke
2012•G•1h 17m•6.2•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
Billy Corben
Languages
English
Studio
rakontur
Cast
Jamal Mashburn
Self
Bernie Kosar
Self
Andre Rison
Self
Marvin Miller
Self
Production
Company
rakontur
Company
ESPN Films
Company
ESPN
Producer
David Cypkin
Producer
Billy Corben
Producer
Evan Rosenfeld
Producer
Alfred Spellman
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