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201815 minPG-13documentary

The Black 14

201815 minPG-13documentary

A group of college athletes protested against a long-standing racial injustice, leading to significant consequences for their team and university.

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Darius Clark Monroe

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A group of college athletes protested against a long-standing racial injustice, leading to significant consequences for their team and university.

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Darius Clark Monroedirector

Louis Riddickcast

Kevin McKinneycast

Tony Gibsoncast

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The story of what happened when a group of college athletes decided to protest a long-standing racial injustice.

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