Will Smith presents trailer for Netflix’s Amend series: The Fight For America on the 14th Amendment

Will Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to present a trailer for his new series Amend: The Fight For America.

The 52-year-old actor was an executive producer and host of the six-part documentary series examining the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified in 1868.

“What does it mean to be an American?” Said Smith as he opened the trailer for almost three minutes.

The video then showed American footage, including an apple pie and a baseball stadium full of fans for Opening Day 2010.

‘How about a citizen?’ Pondered Smith.

Academics discussed how the original US Constitution did not contain 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 citizens in America. It is through this definition that all the rights we cherish are guaranteed and defended, ‘said Smith.

He added later: ‘The Fourteenth Amendment is a promise of equality for all. It says that we all deserve empathy and dignity. ‘

The documentary features stars 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 Fourteenth Amendment.

Larry Wilmore, 59, was also an executive producer and also appeared on camera.

Smith on his Instagram page told his approximately 51.3 million followers that he was honored to present the trailer.

“We live in unprecedented days as a society, as a country and as a human family. I believe that the cultivation of personal and historical understanding is the imperative spark that ignites the flames of compassion and desperately needed healing, ‘wrote the Oscar nominee in the coach’s caption.

‘As Americans, we strive to form a more perfect union that truly establishes justice and equality for all. I believe that a deeper understanding of the 14th Amendment is a critical starting point, ”added Smith.

‘Our hope with this series is to illuminate the beauty that is America’s promise and share a message of connection and shared humanity so that we can better understand and celebrate our different experiences as Americans and promote progress towards the true equality promised to all people. people under the 14th Amendment.

‘I am grateful to @netflix and the phenomenal group of people who gathered in front and behind the cameras to help us tell this story. Thanks for watching, ‘he concluded.

Amend: The Fight For America will premiere on February 17 on Netflix.