Broke is a 2016 Australian drama film, from Queensland production house Scope Red. The film was produced by Luke Graham and directed by Heath Davis. It is based on the ups and downs of Rugby League [2] and was shot on location in Gladstone, Queensland and Rockhampton.
The film centres on fictional rugby league footballer Ben Kelly, played by Steve Le Marquand, and his struggle with gambling addiction and other mental health issues.
It won a Film Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the 2016 SENE Film, Music and Art Festival.[3]
The soundtrack to Broke contains artists such as Darren Hanlon, Sam Shinazzi and The Holy Soul.