Colin Kaepernick's high school years are being detailed in a new series by Ava for Netflix!
treatment. The former NFL star's years in high school are being turned into a new scripted limited series, Netflix announced on Tuesday. , was conceived in 2019, and recently completed writing in May. The six-episode series will focus on Kaepernick's teenage years and the meaningful experiences that led him to become the activist he is today, and take an introspective look at his early life as a Black child growing up in a white adopted family.
"With his act of protest, Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation about race and justice with far-reaching consequences for football, culture and for him, personally," DuVernay said in a statement."Colin's story has much to say about identity, sports and the enduring spirit of protest and resilience. I couldn't be happier than to tell this story with the team at Netflix.
Cindy Holland, Vice President, Original Content for Netflix, added,"We're proud to bring Colin's experience and his creative vision to life as he joins Ava to share his powerful story and message with all our members around the world. It is an unparalleled union of two strong and defining voices coming together to tell the story about what it’s like to be Black in America."
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