Netflix is doing film on Colin Kaepernick

Before former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick led the franchise to an NFC title and a Super Bowl XLVII appearance, he starred at Pitman High in Turlock, Calif.

Kaepernick’s high school years and his earlyage experiences that led to his activism will be the subject of a six-part documentary titled, “Colin in Black and White” that will be produced by award-winning director, Ava DuVernay.

Netflix announced plans for the series Monday.

“Too often we see race and Black stories portrayed through a white lens,” Kaepernick said in a Netflix press release. “We seek to give new perspective to the differing realities that Black people face. We explore the racial conflicts I faced as an adopted Black man in a white community, during my high school years. It’s an honor to bring these stories to life in collaboration with Ava for the world to see.”

Kaepernick took over as the 49ers starting quarterback in Week 10 of the 2012 season following an injury to Alex Smith and remained with the organization through the 2016 season.