Level Playing Field

The documentary series "Level Playing Field" examines how multi-billion-dollar sports industries have historically underpaid their most valuable assets, politicized youth-based initiatives, and stifled players' voices – especially those of Black athletes.
HBO Sports and Vox Media Studios have teamed up on "Level Playing Field", a sports documentary series featuring a range of stories that illuminate how public policies have contributed to inequities in the sports landscape and society at large. "Level Playing Field" examines how multi-billion-dollar industries have historically underpaid their most valuable assets, politicized youth-based initiatives, and stifled players' voices – especially those of Black athletes. Featuring stories and insights from sports and policy changemakers – including the WNBA's Elizabeth Williams, senators Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock, sports journalist Jemele Hill, and more – the dynamic four-part series looks at the far-reaching impact of legislation and activism as they intersect with sports.