Deep Dive: The Scheme (2020)
Film Lens
In 'The Scheme,' Christian Dawkins recounts his role in a federal case that uncovered a criminal enterprise in college sports. The documentary focuses on how Dawkins funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to influence college basketball recruits, providing a firsthand account of the corruption within major athletic programs. It presents a detailed narrative of the systemic issues that allowed financial incentives to dictate the futures of young athletes.
Through interviews and personal testimonies, the film illustrates the motivations behind the actions of those involved in the scheme. It examines the implications of this corruption for collegiate athletics, emphasizing the challenges faced by the integrity of college sports during the 2010s. The documentary is directed by Pat Kondelis and runs for 118 minutes.
Why Watch
- •Meet Christian Dawkins and hear his firsthand account.
- •Find out how money influenced college basketball recruits.
- •See the impact of corruption on young athletes' futures.
Did You Know
•Christian Dawkins was convicted for funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
•The documentary covers a federal case that exposed a vast criminal enterprise.
•The film was released in 2020 and directed by Pat Kondelis.
Perfect For
College sports fansTrue crime enthusiastsSports corruption investigations