Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga., on Nov. 16, 2019. ESPN Films announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, that Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for EPSPN on Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN on Colin Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive.
ESPN Films announced Tuesday that Lee would weave never-before-seen footage from Kaepernick's archive to provide "a full, first-person account of his journey."
Kaepernick last played pro football in 2016, the same year he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Although the NFL has encouraged teams to look at Kaepernick, he has yet to receive another pro contract.
No title or release date for the docu-series was announced.
Lee directed the 2009 film, "Kobe Doin' Work," on Lakers great Kobe Bryant. That film examined Bryant's work ethic and basketball prowess through a single Lakers game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Woman-owned creative studio 9iFX has brought Matthew Thunell aboard as VP of business development & strategy/executive producer.
With a unique blend of entertainment, defense, and aerospace expertise, Thunell is perfectly positioned to accelerate 9iFX’s mission of creating visionary visual solutions for both the entertainment and defense sectors.
Over his 20-year career, beginning at Lucasfilm/ILM, Matthew has worked on many diverse projects, ranging from blockbuster films like Star Wars to campaigns and collaborations with Ferrari, Lady Gaga, and the U.S. Department of Defense. At Zoic Labs, Thunell was instrumental in data visualization and XR projects with Air Force Research Lab, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where he brought stories to life with visuals that blend design, science, and purpose.
The co-founders of 9iFX, Tracey and Michael Miller, have long sought someone who not only understands the intricacies of VFX, but can also navigate the high-stakes world of defense and aerospace. This rare combination is exactly what Thunell brings to the table.
The studio is already known for creating stunning VFX for the defense industry, visualizing complex data sets and conceptualizing the future of space operations centers, as well as crafting immersive, interactive experiences for brands and audiences. With Thunell’s leadership, 9iFX will continue to push boundaries and expand into new areas of business and creative expression.
For Thunell, joining 9iFX felt like an unexpected but thrilling opportunity to do what he loves outside of the traditional Los Angeles creative community. “I’ve always been drawn to the alchemy of storytelling and technology, and when I... Read More
