Lenny Cooke (2013)

In the high-stakes universe of professional sports, merit often dictates the rise and fall of players, with the exceptional talents naturally climbing to the top. Yet, in the intriguing world of basketball, abnormal scenarios sometimes unfold, where gifted players like Lenny Cooke inexplicably slip through the net. The year 2001 marked Cooke as the shining star of high school basketball, overshadowing future NBA legends LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. However, in a shocking twist of fate, Cooke's dreams crumbled when he went undrafted in the 2002 NBA draft, morphing from a promising talent into a journeyman, bouncing around obscure leagues worldwide. Currently residing in southern Virginia, Cooke's life now reflects a poignant tale of a potential great who fell short of glory. In their debut documentary feature, acclaimed independent filmmakers Josh & Benny Safdie (Daddy Longlegs, The Pleasure of Being Robbed) delve into the enigmatic life of LENNY COOKE. They probe the mesmerizing question of how a future that seemed so predictably successful took a dramatic detour.

Lenny Cooke is a documentary movie featuring Lenny Cooke and directed by Benny Safdie.

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