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“O.J. Simpson existed in a bubble. So when Harry Edwards approached him about being involved in the Olympic Project for Human Rights, O.J.'s response was, famously, "I'm not black - I'm O.J." O.J. had ambitions to be famous, rich and liked by everyone, and I think he understood that being political and militant as a black athlete was not a way to engender universal love.”

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Ezra Edelman is an American television producer known for his profound insights into history and culture. Born in 1974, he has produced a series of highly acclaimed documentaries since the 2000s, including 'The Story of America' and 'New York: A Documentary Film'. Edelman's work is celebrated for its detailed storytelling and rich visual narrative. more

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