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September 29th, 2022

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Deadline Covers Clash Over Film Depiction of Iconic Michigan State University Football Team

Deadline recently covered an ongoing clash between Michigan State University, former football players and their family members, and the producers behind an unauthorized film in production about the school’s legendary football team. Surviving members of the 1965-1966 teams, who battled racial and social injustice as the first fully integrated football team and went on to win national championships, as well as their family members and the university community, with MSU’s support, have been ardent about their opposition to the project and how it falsely depicts the events of this critical juncture in history.

The full article can be found below.

‘Black Spartans’ Film Tackled By Michigan State University Over Depiction Of Iconic Football Team