Meet the directors of 'Meal Ticket,' McDonald's All-American Game documentary

In this episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grody Show, co-directors Corey Colvin and Carlton Gerard-Sabbs join the hosts to discuss their documentary 'Meal Ticket,' a deep dive into the nearly 50-year legacy of the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Games. The film, now streaming on Prime Video, explores the cultural impact of the event through interviews with legends like Paul Pierce and Alonzo Mourning, as well as rising stars such as Flauja Johnson, Amari Bailey, Derek Lively, and Janiya Barker. The directors share how their Chicago roots fueled their passion for the project and reveal surprising shifts in the game’s landscape—from players focused on family and school to a new era where agents, Nike deals, and personal branding dominate. They reflect on the emotional weight of capturing history, the unexpected depth of interviews, and the role of Roc Nation and Amazon in bringing the story to life.