Colin Kaepernick Scripted Series From Ava DuVernay, ‘When They See Us’ Writer Set at Netflix

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Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay are teaming for a scripted series about the NFL quarterback’s high school years at Netflix, Variety has learned. The six-episode series is currently titled &…

The six-episode series is currently titled “Colin in Black & White.” It will provide a look at Kaepernick’s early life as a Black child growing up with a white adopted family and his journey to become a great quarterback while defining his identity. The series will also explore what led him to become a civil rights advocate.

The series was originally conceived in 2019 and completed writing in May. Kaepernick will serve as narrator in addition to executive producing. DuVernay will also executive produce. Michael Starrbury serves as writer and executive producer.The series reunites DuVernay and Starrbury, who previously collaborated on the critically-acclaimed Netflix limited series “When They See Us.” DuVernay created that series and served as director and executive producer, with Starrbury writing.

Kaepernick played six seasons for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, setting multiple records and receiving numerous accolades. In 2016, he received worldwide attention when he began kneeling during the national anthem before games in protest of police brutality and systemic racism in America. After that season ended, Kaepernick became a free agent and went unsigned by any other NFL team. He filed a lawsuit against the league, claiming they were working against him to keep him from playing.

 

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WIll it cover how poorly he was playing before he even started taking a knee?

Pass.

Only thing you need to know is... Not worth watching.

I wonder if we will see his white foster parents 😂😂😂

Hough. That's more than aplenty

Must Watch, right? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

ava Mr Kaepernick7, thank you for your service! Kudos ava Nike Medium KaepernickPub NewYorker netflix! I’m still waiting for NFL 49ers nflcommish to acknowledge their mistake in punishing peaceful protest. Imagine the pain that could have been saved.

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ava A must watch.

, how do you think about following this longtime follower of yours .

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CanisAzureus Deport both of them

Anything ava related ill check out.

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