Stick with the Winners! –
Born and raised in NYC, Johnny Sweet graduated from Syracuse University in 2003. He was an Emmy Award winning feature producer at ESPN for 10 years, primarily covering the NBA and the NFL. In 2016 Sweet directed his first film, “Vick” which won the Associated Press Sports Editor Award for journalism. His second film, “Quiet Storm,” a documentary about the life of Ron Artest was released on Showtime in May of 2019.
Q. If you are in recovery, what was your Drug of Choice and when did you discontinue its use?
A. I’m not in recovery. Haven’t been.
Q. Have you ever been arrested and, if so, what for?
A. I’ve never been arrested.
Q. At which classes or workshops did you learn the most?
A. When it comes to my field being thrown into the fire at ESPN for 10 years was the best on the job education I could have ever asked for.
