Power, Politics and American Sports

1. As illustrated in the 2010 documentary, Not Just a Game: Power, Politics and American Sports, share details associated with Pat Tillman and Jackie Robinson’s stories. How were each of their stories altered or “white washed” in order to fit with the dominate narrative.

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2. As illustrated in the 2010 documentary, Not Just a Game: Power, Politics and American Sports, share the ways in which John Amaechi and Scott Fujita were “groundbreakers.” How did their stances go against the social and cultural norms of sports at that time.

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3. As illustrated in the 2010 documentary, Not Just a Game: Power, Politics and American Sports, Muhammad Ali shares that, “boxing was his dressing room for the stadium which was a world of problems.” Discuss how his participation and sacrifices merged with two historical movements. How does Ali’s story differ from Michael Jordan’s, as both are considered Global Icons? Share two ways (through his actions) that Jordan demonstrated that he prioritized commercial/corporate endorsements.

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4. In the article by Eric Reid, he discusses why he and Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee. Share these reasons and compare this to the symbolic stance of Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics as depicted in the documentary, Not Just a Game: Power, Politics and American Sports . Be sure to explain the symbolism of each of the actions taken by Smith and Carlos. What was the backlash or consequences that Smith and Carlos faced as a result? How is this similar to or different from the backlash faced by Kaepernick.

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