Filmmaker Andre Gaines on ‘the honor’ of making a Stuart Scott 30 for 30

Posted Dec 9, 2025
In ESPN’s history, few SportsCenter anchors have become cultural icons. UNC alumnus Stuart Scott persevered to become one of The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ most influential voices. He helped pave the way for a generation of journalists and television personalities before passing away after a long battle with cancer in January 2015 at age 49. (Awful Announcing)

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