UNC alum Taylor Sharp discusses directing Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters documentary

Posted Sep 25, 2018
Taylor Sharp, a 2016 UNC graduate and Morehead-Cain scholar, created the documentary "Hoops Africa: Ubuntu Matters," to explore the influence and impact of basketball on the continent. On Wednesday, the Varsity Theater is presenting a special screening for Sharp’s film at 7:30 p.m. The DTH spoke with Sharp and discussed his process in putting together the film. (Daily Tar Heel)

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