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Boys in Blue Episode 1 (Showtime Friday January 6, 2023)
Today Friday January 6, 2023, there is a new episode of Boys in Blue.
Episode 1 After George Floyd’s death, tensions at North High School are through the roof, but the coaches are doing everything they can to build relationships with their players, lead them to victory in the playoffs, and keep them safe.
Airdate: Friday January 6, 2023 at 20:00 on Showtime
Season 1 Episode 1
Boys in Blue focuses on North High School’s Polars football team, where mostly Black student-athletes are coached and mentored by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. The series follows the team as they navigate life after the tragic police killing of Floyd, a milestone event in American history that set off a national movement for social justice and police reform. Despite their differences, the officers and students find common ground on the field and kinship in the drive to win a state championship, establishing what they believe is a safe harbor from the violence and civil unrest of their community. As players and coaches return to the field with visions of championship glory, their sense of normalcy and optimism are tested like never before.
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