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'Black Patriots': Release date, plot, cast and everything else about History's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar documentary

Regarding the documentary, Abdul-Jabbar said, "Here’s something we never learned in school: George Washington said that African-Americans were pivotal to winning the Revolutionary War. From soldiers to spies to poets, black people were as much the founders of America"

'Black Patriots' is produced for History by the Six West Media group. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Deborah Morales serve as executive producers for Iconomy Multi-Media and Entertainment. Steve Ascher, Kristy Sabat, Jessica Conway, and Stephen Mintz are executive producers for the Six West Media group. Jennifer Wagman is an executive producer for History.

Release date:

The one-hour documentary is set to release on February 19 at 10 p.m. ET. 

Plot: 

The documentary will feature NBA legend, best-selling author and esteemed activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The official plot information released by History says, "From the initial sparks of revolution in Boston to the climactic Siege of Yorktown and beyond, 'Black Patriots' paints a comprehensive picture of the African American experience during the Revolutionary War and shares the story of the war within the revolution through the eyes of some of the most crucial and significant African American figures of our country’s foundation including Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley, and James Armistead Lafayette."

Creator:

Speaking about the documentary, executive producer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said, "Since retiring from the NBA, I’ve been writing books and articles to bring awareness to the public of the many overlooked African-Americans in history who have contributed so much to American society. 'Black Patriots' chronicles the surprising, crucial, and often ignored role the black people played in the creation of our country." He added, "Here’s something we never learned in school: George Washington said that African-Americans were pivotal to winning the Revolutionary War. From soldiers to spies to poets, black people were as much the founders of America as those who signed the Declaration of Independence."

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