'Colin in Black & White': Fans are 'an emotional mess' while watching series
'Colin in Black & White' may have opened to mixed reviews, but fans seemed to have various emotions raging as they tuned in to Netflix to watch Ava DuVernay and the controversial NFL quarterback's combined work in the form of a miniseries that follows Kaepernick's teen days.
The six-episode series stars Jaden Michael as the teen version of Kaepernick and sees his journey that has some stiff challenges, some heartwarming moments, and some sweet wins along with enough life lessons that shape him to be the man he is. Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the miniseries and had different opinions.
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"I can relate to this whole series even with me being raised by two black ass parents. #ColininBlackandWhite," read one of the tweets. "What are the rules for punching your TV? This document is making me bleed internally with anger. #ColininBlackandWhite," another comment read. This was seconded by another who wrote, "I am the first episode into #ColininBlackandWhite and I have to admit, I am unexpectedly triggered and already an emotional mess. I don't know if I can do this yet."
"Already watched ep. 1… Whew! … So much! Proud of the work @Kaepernick7 & @ava have done here. #necessary #ColininBlackandWhite" one of the tweets read. "#ColinInBlackAndwhite Ava DuVernay has another hit on her hands. The way Colin Kaepernick was discriminated against at a young age because of his hair is relatable AF. yt supremacy has caused so much harm. him saying "I couldn't rebel because I didn't know how" is so powerful!!" one of the fans remarked.
"When you can, watch #ColinInBlackAndWhite on Netflix. The storytelling, soundtrack and overall message is incredibly powerful. It felt authentic. Loved it!" a fan opined. "@ava Thx u for consistently telling OUR stories in an authentic & honest voice. Thoroughly enjoying #ColininBlackandWhite . I've been anxiously awaiting its premiere! My adult duties interfering w/ my intended binge--will resume as soon as I can! Congrats to you & @Kaepernick7," a comment read.
I can relate to this whole series even with me being raised by two black ass parents. #ColininBlackandWhite
— Mike ✧ (@Mike4KT_) October 29, 2021
What are the rules for punching your TV? This document is making me bleed internally with anger. #ColininBlackandWhite
— Bhavna Maharaj (@BhavMaharaj) October 29, 2021
I am the first episode into #ColininBlackandWhite and I have to admit, I am unexpectedly triggered and already an emotional mess. I don't know if I can do this yet.
— BlackMonaLisa (@blackmonalisa1) October 29, 2021
Already watched ep. 1…
— Tiara Rochelle (@BusyBeeT) October 29, 2021
Whew! … So much! Proud of the work @Kaepernick7 & @ava have done here. #necessary#ColininBlackandWhite https://t.co/uYx113tkyq
#ColinInBlackAndwhite Ava DuVernay has another hit on her hands. The way Colin Kaepernick was discriminated against at a young age because of his hair is relatable AF. yt supremacy has caused so much harm. him saying "I couldn't rebel because I didn't know how" is so powerful!!
— Jason (Moderna. One Piece stan) (@EscaflowneClown) October 29, 2021
When you can, watch #ColinInBlackAndWhite on Netflix. The storytelling, soundtrack and overall message is incredibly powerful. It felt authentic. Loved it!
— Dee (@dentrecia) October 29, 2021
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'Colin in Black & White' is available for streaming on Netflix.