Evolution of the Black Quarterback is a docuseries in three parts. The show follows retired NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick.
Michael travels the country examining how far the QB position has come and what future it holds. The show traces the history and impact of black quarterbacks in America - both on and off the field.
This series will have Michael talking to experts and examining some of the sacrifices and achievements of black quarterbacks with the likes of Tony Dungy and Jalen Hurts.
Through a delicate blend of vintage footage, expert insight, and new interviews, the history of the most important position in sports and black men's role in shaping it will be shown in Evolution of the Black Quarterback.
Release date of Evolution of the Black Quarterback
SMAC Productions and Fubo Studios first announced that Evolution of the Black Quarterback would go into production in November 2022. A few years later, the three-part docuseries finally premiered on Prime Video, with all three episodes available to stream from 24 September 2024.
The documentary series can be watched for a fee, albeit a minimal one. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can watch it for $14.99 per month or $139 per year.
The episodes for the series’s season 1 are listed below, along with their names and running times:
Who is the cast of Evolution of the Black Quarterback?
To celebrate how Black quarterbacks have changed the game of professional football, Michael Vick, celebrity footballer, travels the length and breadth of America.
He attempts to learn about the OG black footballers who fought for acceptance in a world where white players dominated. These players established their presence in the game, and led to what the future holds for black footballers.
In the process of meeting these players, Vick connects with numerous stars who have been cast in the show. The list includes.
- Michael Vick
- Jalen Hurts, Tony Dungy
- Larry Wilmore
- James “Shack” Harris
- Common, Joe Gibbs, Doug Williams
- Warren Moon, Steve Young
- Josh Allen, Charlie Ward
- Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid
- Marcus Vick
- Deion Sanders
- Anthony Richardson
- CJ Stroud
- Bryce Young
- Russell Wilson
- Cam Newton
- Dak Prescott
- Jamie Foxx
- Patrick Mahomes
What is the plotline of Evolution of the Black Quarterback?
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who played for the Falcons and Eagles, interviews some of the previous as well as current NFL players across the country. In The Evolution of the Black Quarterback, he asked each of them the same question:
"What do you think about the development of black quarterbacks?"
In 2001, Michael Vick became the first African-American quarterback to be selected first overall in the NFL draft. In the docuseries, he sits down and talks to the trailblazers, who paved the way for African-American quarterbacks.
He interviews stars from various backgrounds including entertainers Jamie Foxx and Colin Kaepernick, as well as white athletes Josh Allen and Steve Young. They examine the cultural contributions black quarterbacks have made over the last century and the obstacles they have had to overcome.
Who is in the creation team who has brought
Evolution of the Black Quarterback to life?
The show is produced by SMAC Productions in association with NFL Films. It is directed by Fred Anthony Smith. Michael Strahan, Constance Schwartz-Morini, and Fred Anthony Smith of SMAC Entertainment executive produce the series.
If you are a sports enthusiast, check out the docuseries, which is currently available to stream on Prime Video
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