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Colin Kaepernick’s teenage years the focus of new six-part Netflix documentary

Before former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick led the franchise to an NFC title and a Super Bowl XLVII appearance, he starred at Pitman High in Turlock, Calif.

Kaepernick’s high school years and his early-age experiences that led to his activism will be the subject of a six-part documentary titled, “Colin in Black and White” that will be produced by award-winning director, Ava DuVernay.

Netflix announced plans for the series Monday.

“Too often we see race and Black stories portraye. . .