30 for 30 : Broke (2012)
Directed by Billy Corben / Jonathan Hock / Bill Couturié / Reggie Rock Bythewood
Genres - Sports & Recreation |
Sub-Genres - Sports |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
This documentary, part of the ESPN 30 for 30 franchise, analyzes why a great number of young professional athletes in every sport end up in serious financial difficulty after their career comes to a close. A number of well-known athletes tell their own personal stories, while lawyers, agents, and union reps detail how the financial systems in place contribute to this disturbing trend.
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Keywords
athlete, bankruptcy, finances, money, problems, retirement
