NICOLE MACKEY

Who Is Trudi Lacey?

Type: Short Documentary

Synopsis: Trudi Lacey made her mark on the game of basketball by becoming the first African American male or female to receive a four-year athletic scholarship from NC State University. From there, the All-American, four-time ALL-ACC player, built an impressive, yet relatively unknown resume coaching for Division I colleges, directing USA Basketball, and leading two WNBA teams. 

Who is Trudi Lacey? shares the life challenges, sacrifices, and accomplishments of an unknown legend in college basketball and how she is still finding a way to impact the game and its players.

Year: 2023

Camera: Sony FS5 & FS6


Produced by: Zaria Davis & Nicole Mackey

Thesis Film in Association with the Wake Forest Documentary Film Program

Official Selections:

Longleaf Film Festival

Charlotte Black Film Festival

Baltimore International Black Film Festival

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