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The Price of Protest

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.

Top Cast

  • Nate Boyer

    Nate Boyer

    Self - Former NFL Player

  • Kent Babb

    Kent Babb

    Self - Journalist

  • Patrick Esume

    Patrick Esume

    Self - AF Coach

  • Lilian Thuram

    Lilian Thuram

    Self - Former Football Player

  • Joe Fernandez

    Joe Fernandez

    Self - Barman

  • Scott Ostler

    Scott Ostler

    Self - Sports Columnist

  • Chris Ault

    Chris Ault

    Self - Former NFL Player

  • Melina Abdullah

    Melina Abdullah

    Self - Activist

  • Colin Kaepernick

    Colin Kaepernick

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

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.

Rating

7.6 / 10
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