Will Smith presents a trailer for the Netflix Amend: The Fight For America series about the 14th Amendment
Will Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to present a trailer for his new Netflix series, Amend: The Fight For America.
The 52-year-old actor made and hosted the six-part documentary examining the fourth amendment to the US Constitution, which was ratified in 1868.
“What does it mean to be American?” Smith said to open the nearly three-minute trailer.
Netflix: Will Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to present a trailer for his new Netflix series, Amend: The Fight For America
The video then showed American images, including an apple pie and a baseball stadium full of fans for Opening Day in 2010.
What about a citizen? Smith thought.
Scholars have discussed how the original US Constitution did not have a statement about who is and who is not a citizen, which allowed racism to flourish.
“The heart of the Fourteenth Amendment is the definition of the citizens of America. Through this definition, all the rights we value are granted and defended, ”Smith said.
Double duty: The 52-year-old actor produced and hosted six-part documentaries examining the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution, which was ratified in 1868
American Images: The video then showed completely American images, including a baseball stadium full of fans for Opening Day in 2010
Apple pie: American decor includes a hot apple pie
He later added: “The Fourth Amendment is a promise of equality for all. It is said that we all deserve empathy and dignity.
The documentary features celebrities such as Mahershala Ali, Diane Lane, Samuel L. Jackson, Pedro Pascal, Yara Shahidi, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Laverne Cox reciting speeches and writings related to the Fourth Amendment.
Larry Wilmore, 59, was also an executive producer and appears in front of the camera.
Top comedian: Larry Wilmore, 59, was also an executive producer of Amend and also appears in front of the camera
Citizens defined: Amendment examines the fourteenth amendment to the US Constitution
Documentary with celebrities: The documentary with celebrities includes Samuel L. Jackson
Oscar winner: Mahershala Ali also participated in the documentary
Smith, on his Instagram page, told about 51.3 million followers that he was honored to present the trailer.
“We live unprecedented days as a society, as a country and as a human family. I believe that cultivating personal and historical understanding is the imperative spark that ignites the flames of compassion and healing with despair, ”the Oscar nominee wrote in the instructor’s caption.
“As Americans, we strive to form a more perfect union that truly establishes justice and equality for all. I think a deeper understanding of the 14th Amendment is a critical leap, Smith added.
Fan favorite: Pedro Pascal of Mandalorian fame also joined the narrative
Anti-Slavery Newspaper: The trailer featured the front page of North Star, a 19th-century anti-slavery newspaper published by abolitionist Frederick Douglass
“Our hope with this series is to illuminate the beauty that is the promise of America and to share a message of common connection and humanity so that we can better understand and celebrate our various experiences as Americans and promote progress toward true equality. promised to all persons under the 14th Amendment.
“I am grateful to @netflix and the phenomenal group of people who gathered both in front of and behind the camera to help us tell this story. Thank you for watching “, he concluded.
Amendment: The Fight For America will premiere on February 17 on Netflix.
Instagram post: Smith on his Instagram page told about 51.3 million followers that he was honored to present the trailer
Words matter: the documentary pointed out that words matter when a mural on Black Lives Matter Street was displayed
Former officer: Former police officer Derek Chauvin was shown kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before the death of the unarmed black man in the documentary
Coming soon: Amend: The Fight For America will premiere on February 17 on Netflix