Football Doc Series ‘Evolution of the Black Quarterback’ Prime Trailer
by Alex Billington
September 2, 2024
Source: YouTube
“They said we weren’t smart enough. They said we couldn’t lead.” Prime Video has revealed the full official trailer for a sports documentary series titled Evolution of the Black Quarterback, getting ready to drop soon with the next NFL season kicking off this month. It’ll be streaming on Prime Video in a few weeks from now if anyone wants to watch. Produced by NFL Films in addition to SMAC Productions. The series follows retired NFL quarterback Michael Vick exploring the history of Black quarterbacks, celebrating progress and envisioning the future through interviews with influential Black QBs. Vick states: “I know that was a big step for us in society [when I got drafted]. I was always told that I revolutionized the quarterback position, but I also like to give credit to the ones who I idolized as a kid & paved the way like Randall Cunningham, Steve McNair and Donovan McNabb. When you look at the evolution of the Black quarterback, it’s because of the people that came before us. And now, I’m thankful for the dual threat concept that has changed the game for the better.” The series also features commentary from celebrities and other football stars including Common, Deion Sanders, Steve Young, Josh Allen, Jamie Foxx. An invigorating look at football’s evolution.
Official trailer for Prime Video’s doc series Evolution of the Black Quarterback, direct from YouTube:
Evolution of the Black Quarterback is a 3-part docuseries that follows retired NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick as he travels across America to explore the history and impact of Black quarterbacks on and off the field. The series pays homage to the rich history, celebrates the progress, and sets its sights on the future of the QB position. The highlights are incredible and the story of the players who fought for their right to be on the field are inspiring, featuring interviews with some of the most influential Black QBs—past, present, and future—to ever play the game, including Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Cam Newton, Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, Donovan McNabb, James “Shack” Harris, Warren Moon, as well as Doug Williams. Evolution of the Black Quarterback is a sports doc series directed by SMAC’s FredAnthony Smith, director of Fritz Pollard: A Forgotten Man and The L.A. Marathon previously. Produced by SMAC Productions in association with NFL Films. Executive produced by Michael Strahan, Constance Schwartz-Morini, & FredAnthony Smith. Prime Video debuts the Evolution of the Black Quarterback series streaming on Prime Video starting September 24th, 2024 coming soon this fall. Who’s interested in watching this?