In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most talked-about high school basketball player in the nation, surpassing future legends like LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony in rankings. However, ten years later, Lenny had yet to play a single minute in the NBA. This quintessentially American documentary, directed by the Safdie brothers, Joshua and Benny, explores the unrealized potential of a man who came tantalizingly close to achieving superstardom.