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Trailer | Outta the Muck

Preview: Season 24 Episode 8 | 30s | Video has closed captioning.

Wade into the rich soil of Pahokee, Florida, a town on the banks of Lake Okeechobee. Beyond its football legacy, including sending over a dozen players to the NFL (like Anquan Boldin, Fred Taylor, and Rickey Jackson), the fiercely self-determined community tells their stories of Black achievement and resilience in the face of tragic storms and personal trauma.

Aired: 02/20/23

Rating: NR

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