The Life Story Of Anti-Racism Athlete Colin Kaepernick Will Be Made A Documentary

Colin Kaepernick (Instagram @kaepernick7)

JAKARTA - There is new news from NFL quarterback, Colin Keapernick. The life story of the athlete who performs a kneeling action while singing the United States national anthem before this match will be immortalized in a documentary.

Disney's production house ESPN Films announced that it has signed a deal with Kaepernick to produce a documentary film. Through the agreement, Ra Vision Media as a company owned by Kaepernick will draft a written and unwritten story, which discusses race, social justice, and the search for justice.

"Colin's experience gives him a unique perspective on intersections in terms of sports, culture and race. No doubt this will create a compelling story that will educate, enlighten and entertain," said Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger in his official statement.

The documentary will focus on the last five years of Kaepernick's life through interviews and archival footage. Kaepernick said that he hoped that the process of making this documentary would also care about racial justice.

"By appointing dark-black directors, narrators, and producers, it will inspire young people with a more convincing and authentic perspective," he said.

Kaepernick became emblematic of his fight against racial injustice after getting down on his knees as the song Star-Splanged Banner blared before a football match.

He briefly filed a complaint against the NFL in 2017, claiming collusion because neither team wanted to use it after parting ways with the San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick and the NFL finally made peace in 2019.

The frizzy-haired player hasn't played in the NFL since 2016. Launching MARCA, Kapernick will train with the LA Chargers this summer with head coach Anthony Lynn planning to consider him in the team.

"I haven't spoken to Colin, so I'm not sure where he has gone as far in his career or what he wants to do," said Lynn.