BREAKING NEWS: Date Announced!!! Emotional!!! Netflix Sets Release Date for Heartfelt Dean Smith Documentary Honoring UNC Legend
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In a moment that’s stirring powerful emotions across the basketball world, Netflix has officially announced the release date for its much-anticipated documentary honoring legendary North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Dean Smith. The film, titled “More Than a Coach: The Dean Smith Legacy,” will premiere globally on August 29, 2025, and promises an unforgettable tribute to a man who transformed the game, uplifted generations, and forever changed the culture of college basketball.
The announcement has sent waves of nostalgia and pride through the Tar Heel community and beyond. Smith, who coached UNC from 1961 to 1997, won 879 games, captured two national championships (1982 and 1993), and coached iconic players like Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Vince Carter, and Antawn Jamison. But his impact went far beyond victories. Smith was a trailblazer for civil rights, a teacher of values, and a mentor whose quiet strength left an indelible mark on all who crossed his path.
The documentary, produced in collaboration with Smith’s family and several UNC alumni, features never-before-seen footage, intimate interviews, and emotional reflections from former players, coaches, and friends. Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, James Worthy, and President Barack Obama are among those set to appear, painting a deeply human portrait of the man behind the clipboard.
“This is more than basketball,” said Jordan in a sneak preview clip. “Coach Smith was a father figure, a teacher, and a moral compass. He changed my life and so many others.”
The film will also explore Smith’s fearless integration of the UNC basketball program in the 1960s, his unwavering support for student-athletes, and the powerful bond he shared with his teams—building a legacy rooted in dignity, discipline, and purpose.
UNC fans are already planning viewing parties, and the Smith Center is expected to host a special premiere screening for former players and students. University Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz called the documentary “a celebration of a man who represented the very best of Carolina.”
As the countdown to August 29 begins, one thing is clear: Dean Smith’s story will once again inspire the world. Through the lens of this moving Netflix documentary, the legacy of a true coaching giant will shine brighter than ever.
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