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Colin in Black and White

TV·2021–2021·1 season, 6 episodes·Netflix·Drama·35m·6.6·Created by Ava DuVernay, Michael Starrbury

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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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  1. 01Colin in Black and White S01E01CornrowsS01E01 · 7.0Inspired by his basketball idol, eighth grader Colin embraces his individuality and hip-hop culture in a way that startles his parents and coaches.
  2. 02Colin in Black and White S01E06Dear ColinS01E06 · 5.5In his senior year, Colin awaits an acceptance letter and the chance to play college football as his journey of perseverance leads to a profound lesson.
  3. 03Colin in Black and White S01E02Quarterbackin'S01E02 · 1.0With dreams of being a high school varsity quarterback, Colin learns the hard way that talent isn't the only thing he'll need to prosper on the field.

Cast

Jaden MichaelJaden MichaelColin KaepernickMary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerTeresa KaepernickNick OffermanNick OffermanRick KaepernickColin KaepernickColin KaepernickNarrator (voice)

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2021Aired 2.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Colin in Black and White S01E01Season's bestCornrowsOctober 29, 2021 7.0Inspired by his basketball idol, eighth grader Colin embraces his individuality and hip-hop culture in a way that startles his parents and c
  2. S01E02Colin in Black and White S01E02Quarterbackin'October 29, 2021 1.0With dreams of being a high school varsity quarterback, Colin learns the hard way that talent isn't the only thing he'll need to prosper on
  3. S01E03Colin in Black and White S01E03Road TripOctober 29, 2021 1.0While traveling with his parents to baseball tournaments, Colin experiences a series of events that challenge his view about his place in th
  4. S01E04Colin in Black and White S01E04The DecisionOctober 29, 2021 1.0In his junior year of high school, Colin is besieged by college baseball offers — and opinions. But he considers holding out for a future in
  5. S01E05Colin in Black and White S01E05CrystalOctober 29, 2021 1.0Colin works up the courage to ask his crush to the homecoming dance as his mother tries to intervene and his friends challenge his standard
  6. S01E06Colin in Black and White S01E06Dear ColinOctober 29, 2021 5.5In his senior year, Colin awaits an acceptance letter and the chance to play college football as his journey of perseverance leads to a prof

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