Game Changers

In "Game Changers," Art Chansky narrates the pivotal journey of basketball coach Dean Smith and Charlie Scott, the University of North Carolina's first African American scholarship athlete, during a transformative period in college sports and civil rights. This engaging account explores their struggles and triumphs amidst the societal upheaval of the 1960s, revealing the vital support from community figures that played a crucial role in their legacy. Through extensive interviews and research, Chansky uncovers a story that extends far beyond the basketball court, addressing the complexities of race, politics, and integration in a pivotal Southern town.