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Colin in Black and White

Colin in Black and White

Some play the game. Others change it.

20216.61 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The life of athlete Colin Kaepernick and his adoptive parents as they navigate the challenges of raising a black son in a white family and community.

Created by Michael Starrbury
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Jaden Michael

Jaden Michael

Colin Kaepernick

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Teresa Kaepernick

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Rick Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick

Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

american footballbaseballtraininghigh schoolgrowing upinstitutional discriminationcoming of agedocudramainspiringacademythought provokingathletesportbiographicalfootball

About Colin in Black and White

Colin in Black and White is a drama series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of american football, baseball, training, high school, growing up, institutional discrimination. Created by Michael Starrbury, it stars Jaden Michael, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Offerman. The life of athlete Colin Kaepernick and his adoptive parents as they navigate the challenges of raising a black son in a white family and community.

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