Colin Kaepernick‘s story has taken the world by storm over the last few years. Now, Netflix is bringing his story to life in a brand new way through the drama series “Colin in Black and White.” Netflix’s first-ever TUDUM event gave fans a look at the upcoming series.
Kaepernick narrates the drama series recounting his formative years navigating race, class, and culture while aspiring for greatness. Some stories are told as dramatic recreation, and others are told directly by Kaepernick himself. The show tackles stories like the racism he faced from the way he wore his hair to unnecessary aggression from police officers. The extreme racism that Kaepernick is shown dealing with in “Colin in Black and White” all builds up to his time in the NFL. These events clearly shaped who he is and informed his status as an activist and role model to many people around the world.
“Colin in Black and White” stars Jaden Michael (“Vampires vs. the Bronx“), Nick Offerman (“Parks & Recreation“), and Mary-Louise Parker (“Weeds“). Kaepernick co-created the Netflix show with award-winning director Ava DuVernay (“A Wrinkle in Time“). Take a look at the official summary for “Colin in Black and White” below:
“Colin in Black and White” guides viewers through a robust and colorfully presented array of historical and contemporary contextual moments. The show tackles the obstacles of race, class, and culture as the Black adopted child of a white family.
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“Colin in Black and White” drops on Netflix on October 29. Take a look at the new trailer below.