EXCLUSIVE: National Geographic released a trailer today for its new documentary The Flagmakers, and announced that NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has come on board as an executive producer of …
, and announced that NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has come on board as an executive producer of the film that’s expected to be a strong awards contender.
“As an immigrant myself, I find this film incredibly personal and a deeply moving testament to those who call this country ‘home,’” Antetokounmpo said in a statement. The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star added, “Each one of these inspiring individuals have overcome adversity and challenges in their lives and bring those unique experiences and stories as they craft the American flag.”
In a statement, filmmakers Wade and Liese noted, “When we first walked into this midwestern flag factory staffed by immigrants, refugees and locals, we instantly saw that this would be an ideal setting to explore the layered and deeply-nuanced relationships Americans have to our flag and to our country.”The film does not disguise the hardships faced by a number of the people who work at Eder Flag, including some who have encountered bias because of their racial, ethnic or religious identities.
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