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United States, September 1st, 2016. American football player Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem, protesting police brutality against black people. Part of the population regards the gesture as an unacceptable affront to the flag. Later, he loses his place on his team. Today, however, he is considered by many as a true hero.
Directed by Annebeth Jacobsen

Nate Boyer
Self - Former NFL Player

Kent Babb
Self - Journalist

Patrick Esume
Self - AF Coach

Lilian Thuram
Self - Former Football Player

Joe Fernandez
Self - Barman

Scott Ostler
Self - Sports Columnist

Chris Ault
Self - Former NFL Player

Melina Abdullah
Self - Activist

Colin Kaepernick
Self (archive footage)

Tommie Smith
Self (archive footage)

John Carlos
Self (archive footage)

Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
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