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  • 30 for 30 Broke (Season 2, Episode 1)
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    TV Episode | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History

30 for 30

Broke (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-G
TV Episode | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, History

According to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. For 78 percent of NFL players, it takes only three years. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled ...See moreAccording to a 2009 Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of NBA players are broke within five years of retirement. For 78 percent of NFL players, it takes only three years. Sucked into bad investments, stalked by freeloaders, saddled with medical problems, and naturally prone to showing off, most pro athletes get shocked by harsh economic realities after years of living the high life. Drawing surprisingly vulnerable confessions from retired stars like Jamal Mashburn, 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 carries them to victory on the field and ruin off it. TFF Alum Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) paints a complex picture of the many forces that drain athletes' bank accounts, placing some of the blame on the culture at large while still holding these giants accountable for their own hubris. A story of the dark side of success, Broke is an allegory for the financial woes haunting economies and individuals all over the world. Written by Genna Terranova See less
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Oct 2, 2012 (United States)

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Herm Edwards
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Robin Lyon
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Kenny Anderson
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Carmelo Anthony
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La La Anthony
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Charles Barkley
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Maria Bartiromo
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Troy Bell
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Arrelious Benn
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Ed Bradley
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Aaron Brown
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Ray Buchanan
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Vince Carter
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Bill Clinton
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Lindsay Czarniak
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John Daly
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Antonio Davis
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Dick Enberg
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Charles Gibson
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Travis Henry
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Evander Holyfield
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Brad Hopkins
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Magic Johnson
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June Jones
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Michael Jordan
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Spike Lee
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Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
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Darren McCarty
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Gerald McClellan
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Tracy McGrady
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Art Modell
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Terrell Owens
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Mary Pierce
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Dennis Rodman
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Warren Sapp
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Snoop Dogg
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Latrell Sprewell
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Michael Strahan
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Darryl Strawberry
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Bert Sugar
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Kathleen Sullivan
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Paul Tagliabue
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Mike Tyson
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Nick Van Exel
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Stuart Varney
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Michael Vick
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Antoine Walker
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Ty Warren
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Tiger Woods
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