Michael Vick to star in NFL docummentary

Michael Vick will star in a documentary that will showcase the evolution of Black quarterbacks in the NFL.
The eight-part documentary series will be co-produced by SMAC Productions, a division of SMAC Entertainment, and Fubo Studios. The docuseries will be led by Vick, who was the first Black quarterback drafted first overall by the NFL. The trajectory of the Black quarterback changed when he arrived.

”As a kid, all I wanted was a shot at playing in the National Football League. I’m excited to be a part of this project because it gives me a chance to live out my childhood dream. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would be the first African American quarterback drafted #1. “That was a big step for us in society,” said Vick in a written statement.”

I was always told that I revolutionized the quarterback position, but I also like to give credit to the ones who I idolized as a kid and who paved the way, such as Randall Cunningham, Steve McNair, and Donovan McNabb. It’s because of the people who came before us that the evolution of the Black quarterback is what it is today. I’m thankful for the dual threat concept that has changed the game for the better.
For this project, Vick spoke to various former and current players as well as coaches, cultural figures, celebrities, and journalists. The docuseries will “examine how on-field commanders changed the game and led off-field movements” according to the press release. The story is being told through the eyes and experiences of the various Black quarterbacks who left their mark on the game.

The series will speak with several experts, including Fritz Pollard, Patrick Mahomes, Cam Newton, Tony Dungy, Andy Reid, Doug Williams, and Colin Kaepernick.

“This project is no different; at SMAC, we tell stories that go beyond the headlines and dig deep into our culture,” said Fred Anthony Smith, vice president of non scripted at SMAC Entertainment, who will serve as an executive producer and director of the docuseries.

He added that the story of the evolution of the Black quarterback is the story of how a group of men fought for the chance to play a position, revolutionized the game, and impacted and shaped culture off the field. There is no one better qualified to take us on this journey than Michael Vick, who grew up watching the greats of the 80s and 90s and has inspired many of today’s greatest players.
No mention of a release date was made.