Mr Chibbs
Directed by Jill Campbell.
Role: ARCHIVAL PRODUCER
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“Basketball is easy, life is hard.”
Kenny Anderson
Ten years after retirement from a career as a professional athlete, Kenny Anderson finds that basketball is easy, it’s life that’s hard. Still reeling from his mother’s death, the former New York City high-school prodigy and NBA All-Star loses a cherished coaching position, sending him into a midlife crisis. Facing his personal demons head-on, the charismatic Anderson must come to terms with his past in order to find a way forward.
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PRESS:
“Terrific!”
- Christian Red, The New York Daily News
Critics Pick – The Village Voice
“Anderson is candid, rueful and self-knowing.”
-The New York Times
“Mr Chibbs is as raw as it is candid.”
-Mashable
“Campbell’s film commiserates with a rudderless man who is reconciling his gifts with his burdens, responsibilities and excuses.”
-The Village Voice
“Mr. Chibbs” is an excellent documen-tary about the life, career, and many mistakes and failures throughout Kenny Anderson’s life.”
-Enquirer Journal
“A somber portrait of a man still trying to grow up in the shadow of his own legacy.”
-Film Journal
“Mr. Chibbs” serves as both a biographical sketch of Anderson and a cautionary tale of the less glamorous side of fame and fortune.”
-Huffington Post
“A solid film that has you rooting for the likable Anderson in his quest to become a better person.”
-NY Sports Day
“Emotional and Raw Film.”
-Maggie Gray, Sports Illustrated Now
“Mr. Chibbs Delights at Miami Film Festival…”
-Shaw Sports
Directed by Jill Campbell.
Role: Archival Producer
______
“Basketball is easy, life is hard.”
Kenny Anderson
Ten years after retirement from a career as a professional athlete, Kenny Anderson finds that basketball is easy, it’s life that’s hard. Still reeling from his mother’s death, the former New York City high-school prodigy and NBA All-Star loses a cherished coaching position, sending him into a midlife crisis. Facing his personal demons head-on, the charismatic Anderson must come to terms with his past in order to find a way forward.
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PRESS
“Terrific!”
Christian Red, The New York Daily News
Critics Pick – The Village Voice
“Anderson is candid, rueful and self-knowing.”
The New York Times
“Mr Chibbs is as raw as it is candid.”
Mashable
“Campbell’s film commiserates with a rudderless man who is reconciling his gifts with his burdens, responsibilities and excuses.”
The Village Voice
“Mr. Chibbs” is an excellent documen-tary about the life, career, and many mistakes and failures throughout Kenny Anderson’s life.”
Enquirer Journal
“A somber portrait of a man still trying to grow up in the shadow of his own legacy.”
Film Journal
“Mr. Chibbs” serves as both a biographical sketch of Anderson and a cautionary tale of the less glamorous side of fame and fortune.”
Huffington Post
“A solid film that has you rooting for the likable Anderson in his quest to become a better person.”
NY Sports Day
“Emotional and Raw Film.”
Maggie Gray, Sports Illustrated Now
“Mr. Chibbs Delights at Miami Film Festival…”
Shaw Sports