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Being Ben

2026 · 57 min

A candid, low-key sports profile that trades spectacle for introspection, letting a scrutinised athlete reflect quietly on pressure, reinvention and simple pleasures.

Directed by
Julian Gooden
Genres
Documentary
Overview
With his NBA career getting a restart this season with the Sacramento Kings, former No. 1 draft pick Ben Simmons opens up in a new ESPN E60 documentary about the highs and lows of his extraordinary career, his attempt to reclaim his place in the game – and his lifelong passion for fishing.
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Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, ambition, redemption, obsession
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Julian Gooden
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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