WASHINGTON - eTradeWire -- United Filmmakers, LLC, a leading independent film and television distribution company, proudly announces that their President & CEO Shuaib Mitchell will receive the "Community Service" Award at the prestigious Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Mr. Mitchell is being honored for his work as Director & Producer of the new feature-length documentary film The Game That Changed College Basketball.

Founded in 1938, the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. stands as one of the nation's most distinguished and historic sports and civic organizations. Renowned for its annual awards banquets, the Club celebrates outstanding achievement in athletics, leadership, and academics. Over the decades, it has honored legendary athletes, coaches, and community figures—placing a strong emphasis on recognizing and elevating African American excellence in sports and public service.

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"It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C., an institution that has long championed excellence, integrity, and service in our community," said Shuaib Mitchell, President & CEO of United Filmmakers, LLC. "This award is especially meaningful because The Game That Changed College Basketball is a story rooted in history, resilience, and the enduring power of sports to inspire change. I want to thank legendary D.C area high school basketball coach Lou Wilson for recommending me for this honor and I share this recognition with everyone who helped bring this important film to life."

About The Game That Changed College Basketball

The Game That Changed College Basketball is a feature-length documentary film that tells the amazing story of the historic 1974 ACC Championship game between N.C State and Maryland and how it changed the face of the NCAA Tournament and the game of college basketball forever. Scheduled for world-wide release in 2026, the film features a virtual "Who's Who" of college basketball and sports including David Thompson (Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame), Coach Charles "Lefty" Driesell (Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame), Len Elmore, John Lucas, Tom McMillen, Maurice "Moe" Howard, Billy Packer and John Feinstein.

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About United Filmmakers, LLC

Founded in 2020, United Filmmakers, LLC is a full-service motion picture and television distribution company specializing in African American and African content. The company distributes across various platforms including theatrical release, broadcast and cable television, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and FAST, with a network of over 100 broadcast, cable and streaming partners across the globe. United Filmmakers, through its joint venture Omni United, LLC, provides production and financing for a wide range of independent films. Omni United is a next-generation studio advancing diverse storytelling through innovative funding models and strategic partnerships.

To purchase tickets to the banquet or for more information on The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C.please visit:: https://www.pigskinclub.com