BROKE: a film about the importance of managing finances.

BROKE

(Watch on YouTube, read the ESPN page about the movie)
Directed by Billy Corben

"More money, more problems. Broke digs into the psychology of men whose competitive nature carried them to victory on the field yet seemed to ruin them off the field."

Assignment

Respond to one of the following questions:

• What is the point this filmmaker is trying to make, and how did he get it across?  
• Do you think this was an effective documentary?  If so, what did it teach you?  How did the filmmaker keep you interested?
• Why is it interesting to hear the stories about rich people going broke?  
• In your opinion, what could the director have done to make this movie more effective? 
• What can you begin to do in YOUR life that might help you avoid such serious financial consequences later in life?

USE FILM VOCABULARY AND ACCOUNTABLE TALK SENTENCE STARTERS IN YOUR ANSWERS!