Lenny Cooke (2013)

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Synopsis

Professional sports are known as a true meritocracy, a field in which the cream really does rise to the top, as there's simply too much money at stake to operate in any other fashion. In uncommon instances, however, inefficiencies can occur and gifted players may fall through the cracks. Such is the story of Lenny Cooke. In 2001, Cooke was the number-one ranked high school basketball player in America, with future NBA greats LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony listed beneath him. Yet after declaring himself eligible for the 2002 NBA draft, Cooke, shockingly, ended up going undrafted, and became a journeyman playing in little-known leagues across the world. Today he lives in southern Virginia, a should-have-been-great who simply did not quite make it.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 6th, 2013 (Limited) by Shapkorn Birgade
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 90 minutes
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Keywords: Basketball, Riches to Rags, Biography, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Shop Korn Prods.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Documentary Subject(s)

Lenny Cooke    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Tom Konchalski    Himself
LeBron James    Himself
Carmelo Anthony    Himself
Chris Bosh    Himself
Raymond Felton    Himself
Joakim Noah    Himself
Debbie Bortner    Herself
Howard Garfinkel    Himself
Curtis Sumpter    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Josh Safdie    Director
Benny Safdie    Director
Adam Shopkorn    Producer
Joakim Noah    Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Professional sports are known as a true meritocracy, a field in which the cream really does rise to the top, as there's simply too much money at stake to operate in any other fashion. In uncommon instances, however, inefficiencies can occur and gifted players may fall through the cracks. Such is the story of Lenny Cooke. In 2001, Cooke was the number-one ranked high school basketball player in America, with future NBA greats LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony listed beneath him. Yet after declaring himself eligible for the 2002 NBA draft, Cooke, shockingly, ended up going undrafted, and became a journeyman playing in little-known leagues across the world. Today he lives in southern Virginia, a should-have-been-great who simply did not quite make it.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 6th, 2013 (Limited) by Shapkorn Birgade
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 90 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Basketball, Riches to Rags, Biography, Coming of Age
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Shop Korn Prods.
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Documentary Subject(s)

Lenny Cooke    Himself

Interviewee(s)

Tom Konchalski    Himself
LeBron James    Himself
Carmelo Anthony    Himself
Chris Bosh    Himself
Raymond Felton    Himself
Joakim Noah    Himself
Debbie Bortner    Herself
Howard Garfinkel    Himself
Curtis Sumpter    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Josh Safdie    Director
Benny Safdie    Director
Adam Shopkorn    Producer
Joakim Noah    Executive Producer

Limited Releases: Inside Track to the Oscars

December 6th, 2013

Inside Llewyn Davis poster

Like last week, it's not a good week on the limited release front. It's busier, but there are almost no films earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Inside Llewyn Davis is the biggest exception and it is earning Oscar-worthy reviews. Not only are its reviews stunning, but the buzz suggests it should be a major hit as well. White Reindeer is also earning Award-worthy reviews, but it might not have the buzz to escape art house cinemas. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.