Overview

In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.

Cast

Lenny Cooke, Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, Harvey Araton, Damany Eastman, Sonny Vaccaro, Howard Garfinkel, LeBron James

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What is "Lenny Cooke" about?

In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.

When was "Lenny Cooke" released?

Lenny Cooke was released in 2013.

Who stars in "Lenny Cooke"?

The cast includes Lenny Cooke, Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, Harvey Araton.

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