The Scheme (HBO)

About The Scheme (HBO)

The Scheme is an HBO documentary that was released in 2020. It offers an intimate look into the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports. The story follows the life of sports agent Christian Dawkins, who was implicated in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history. He was accused of bribery, fraud, and money laundering, but despite his involvement, he dared to expose the hypocrisy inherent within the system.

Making / Production

The documentary was directed by Pat Kondelis, known for his in-depth storytelling in sports documentaries. His critical examination of the NCAA's practices forms the backbone of the film. Production was carried out by HBO, with a runtime of 118 minutes. The documentary gauges the audience's understanding of corruption in college sports while pushing an important narrative about exploitation and discrepancies.

Actors

• Christian Dawkins - He played himself in the film and did a remarkable job of depicting the intricacies and struggles of his real-life role in the scandal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary is based on a real-life scandal involving NCAA basketball programs.
• Director Pat Kondelis got unprecedented access to Christian Dawkins for this documentary.
• The film was released amidst the cancellation of the NCAA 2020 tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Quotes

• "It's not a crime to pay somebody...The crime is they made it a crime to pay somebody." - Christian Dawkins

Music, Soundtrack

The music of 'The Scheme' elevated the narrative and was chosen to emphasize the tension and drama in the plot line. The soundtrack details aren't explicitly listed but the music greatly contributed to the overall mood, blending seamlessly with the unfolding narrative.