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30 for 30: Broke (2012)
True Reality!
I have now seen this 30 for 30 on three different occasions. ESPN continues to walk that line with the athletes it, in a way, represents on and off the court. Again, they dive into a world that we know about, but have no idea about. This film finally shows us what happens when the famous ball players we now know get their contracts. They finally show us what happens when they hit the big money. And they finally show us what happens when they lose it all.
From a sports fan, I have been hearing about the ones that lost all of their money only a few shorts years after they earned it. I've heard about the Mike Tyson's and Curt Schillings, who've made poor investments and poor purchases. Billy Corbin does a fantastic job at sitting these athletes down, past and current, and asking them the questions we've all wanted answers to. The, "what did you spend it on?" The, "How could you have possibly blown it all?" And the, "What do you mean you had no idea or didn't see it coming?"
Through a unique set of sit down interviews, Corbin and ESPN manage to cut a glimpse of film in the eye of the once was athlete. This documentary manages to put us in their shoes and offer up some sympathy, but it also shows us first hand how bad this situation actually is. Even interviewees such as Herm Edwards, someone who speaks at the rookie symposium on economics they call it, knows it doesn't make a difference. This film manages to show us the root of the problem, not the end result of a tree we already know has died and gone bankrupt.
I really enjoyed watching this film and will most likely do so again. It is another unique perspective ESPN provides us with that we wouldn't have seen before. They answer many questions that we have all had. However, they have opened up many more questions we all now have. It isn't about, "how did this happen?" It is about, "how is this continuing to happen."
Surf's Up (2007)
i loved it!
I personally am in love with this film. The first person documentary films are a huge target with me. Of course, I love penguins (who doesn't) but I love that this story is about Cody yet at the same time about Zeek as well and his returning to normal life. The lessons learned in this movie are invaluable life lessons that everyone can relate to, such as the wanting to be a a winner and famous and having everyone know who you are. At the same time, it hits all types of people whether funny, dorky, popular, thick-headed, "loserish", and even stressed. Overall, I loved this movie, it is one of my favorites. 4 and 7/8 starts of 5 if you ask me!