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ESPN, Kaepernick and Spike Lee Halt Docuseries After Creative Disputes

Spike Lee says the project collapsed last year, citing creative differences.

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Overview

  • ESPN issued a joint statement with Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee confirming they will no longer proceed with the series due to creative differences.
  • Lee told Business Insider the project "fell apart a year ago" and told Reuters "It's not coming out," noting he is bound by a nondisclosure agreement.
  • Lee said he has moved on from the project and does not plan to shop it to other networks or streamers.
  • The multi-part series was announced in 2020, entered production in 2022, and listed Kaepernick and journalist Jemele Hill as producers.
  • While ESPN will not air the series, the fate of any completed footage remains unclear despite Lee indicating he will not seek another outlet.