Third and a Mile: The History of the Black Quarterback (2007)

	Jack W.

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Are black quarterbacks still having problems being recognized in the NFL? What this documentary is doing is reminding us that the black quarterback has a long way to go to be on par with white quarterbacks in the NFL. The documentary was a bit thin on the early history of the black quarterback; But what I found the documentary doing was taking us from fourth and goal and back to third and a mile. The documentary does this by using Rush Limbaugh to remind us that racism still exist in the NFL when it comes to the black quarterback. What the documentary should have done was examine the NFL from media's standpoint, that is what Rush was doing. The black quarterbacks are not being examined in the same way white quarterbacks are and that would have been an excellent follow-up after Rush. So, the documentary leaves you thinking that we are still third and a mile and not fourth and goal which is where we are currently at with the black quarterback in the NFL.

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	Clarence B.

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A little brief, but the stories on Doug Williams and James Harris were highlights. Also, I was happy to see something on Willie Thrower as I had heard of him, but didn't have much in the way of feedback. Would've loved more in depth coverage on more QB's, but for what it was, it was very solid.

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	Brenda L.

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Excellent and educational as well. All football fans should view the movie. History is important as it pertains to black quarterback and their journey into the now! They clearly still have a long way to go.

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