There is discussion about his upbringing, and Episode 7 serves as an “epilogue” that revolves around his family life, time as Marlins’ CEO and family. “The Captain” is appropriately titled because it almost entirely focuses on Jeter’s career with the Yankees.
“If Derek Jeter was out there talking about the issues that Black people were facing, the public would have turned on him as well, because the public turns on everyone who calls out American racism,” said author and ESPN writer Howard Bryant, who is Black. In Episode 5, longtime New York sportswriter Wallace Matthews, who is white, called Jeter "racially neutral" and "almost colorless, not only physically but in the way he spoke." “You talk about race, religion, or politics, figured you were in a no-win situation and you’re going to upset some fans and you’re going to upset some organizations,” Jeter said in the film. Journalists didn't ask questions about it. Major League Baseball clubhouses aren't the most welcoming places for conversations on race in the present day, let alone two decades ago. Sportswriter calls Derek Jeter 'racially neutral'
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Yes, the series covers Jeter's ascendance from Midwestern standout to worldwide superstar, but it also focuses on how the Jeter family felt racism while Derek and sister Sharlee grew up during the 1980s and 1990s in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 'NOT A TRUE FRIEND': Derek Jeter reflects on rift with Alex Rodriguez, who plays big role in ESPN doc 'NEVER HAPPENED': Derek Jeter denies long-running rumor he gave gift baskets to women SPORTS NEWSLETTER: Sign up now for daily updates sent to your inbox I think it was something that was largely ignored for various reasons." "I think it’s something that wasn’t talked about enough throughout his career. "When I conceived the story in my mind, race was absolutely going to be a part of it," director and producer Randy Wilkins told USA TODAY Sports. The first five minutes of "The Captain," ESPN's seven-part documentary on Jeter that follows pal Michael Jordan ("The Last Dance") and Tom Brady ("Man In The Arena"), immediately jumps to the point. The racial identity of Derek Jeter was hardly discussed during his 20-season career with the New York Yankees.
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