Derrick Rose
Acting
Biography
Derrick Rose (aka Pooh) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. After being named the NBA Rookie of the Year, Rose, at age 22, became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011.
Known For
A never before seen look at the meteoric rise of Derrick Rose, the young Chicago superstar that was suddenly derailed by devastating injuries and unrealistic expectations for a hometown hero.
Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story
This documentary chronicles Allen’s journey from his childhood in Chicago, to his collegiate career in Stillwater, Okla., to his time in Boston and finally his home in Memphis, showcasing the moments that defined the Grit & Grind era and shaped the Grizzlies and Allen himself.
Tony Allen: The Grindfather
An original documentary that follows the journey of the former MVP of the NBA, as he tries to fight his way back from injuries and re-establish himself as one of the game's best. From the 50 point game in Minnesota to putting the Knicks on his back in the 2021 playoffs, this film is a front row seat to what it truly means to bounce back from rock bottom.
From the Concrete
This Rose will forever be Chicago Red.