The Captain

2022 - 2022

No Blueprint for Success

Episode 1

Jeter’s upbringing as a bi-racial kid in the Midwest and his journey to the major leagues. This episode features never before seen footage of Jeter getting drafted by the Yankees.

Loyalty One Way

Episode 2

Jeter has an instant impact on the Yankees as he captures a title in his first season as a pro. This catapults him to superstardom but fame comes with a price. Jeter reveals the privileges and perils of fame. But through it all, Jeter becomes a leader on a team that is considered by many to be the greatest in the history of the game, the 1998 Yankees.

I Don't Have to Be Your Best Friend

Episode 3

The importance of loyalty and trust to Jeter as the Yankees cap off a three peat beating the New York Mets, and his friendship with Alex Rodriguez is changed.

Bigger Than Baseball

Episode 4

The Yankees Dynasty ends and we explore 9/11’s impact on New York. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox’s ancient blood feud is decided in an epic Game 7. Team dynamics change with the addition of new players and personalities.

Hiding in Plain Sight

4th August 2022

Episode 5

The Yankees and Jeter suffer the most historic loss in baseball history. Jeter’s identity is under attack as he faces challenges in the press, on the field and in his clubhouse.

Never Gave Up a Day in My Life

4th August 2022

Episode 6

Jeter wins his 5th and final World Series and celebrates his 3000th hit, but it’s not all smooth sailing for this aging superstar. As his career begins to come to an end, he goes through a very public and difficult contract negotiation that changes his relationship with the Yankees. For the first time ever, Jeter’s wife Hannah gives us the backstory of their relationship and a behind the scenes look at Jeter’s recovery from a career altering injury.

A Star in the Fabric

11th August 2022

Episode 7

Jeter and Hannah share intimate details of their difficult journey on the way to parenthood. Jeter achieves another dream by becoming the owner of the Miami Marlins, but his journey is fraught with criticism and unfinished business.

Top Cast

Director

Randy Wilkins

A compelling narrative revealing the man behind the icon - Derek Jeter. Amidst a time of great change in New York City, Derek Jeter’s arrival to the New York Yankees returned a struggling franchise to its traditional perch amongst baseball’s elite. As Derek forged a Hall of Fame worthy career, his second home molded him as a man.

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Derek Jeter Image

Derek Jeter

Self (archive footage)

Full Crew

Connor Schell

Executive Producer

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Spike Lee

Executive Producer

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Michael Tollin

Executive Producer

Randy Wilkins

Director

Stirling Eads

Executive Producer

Randy Wilkins

Producer

Casey Close

Executive Producer

Alex Cirillo

Producer

Gabe Honig

Producer

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