Apple orders 'Big Man on Campus,' a new docuseries about Makur Maker

Makur Maker is coming soon to Apple TV+.

What you need to know

• Apple has ordered a new documentary series titled "Big Man on Campus."
• The series will follow the freshman year of college for Makur Maker.

Apple continues to add documentary series to Apple TV+.

In a press release, Apple has announced that it has ordered "Big Man on Campus," a new documentary series that follows the Makur Maker's freshman year of college during the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic. The series is directed and executive produced by Academy Award-winning Seth Gordon.

Apple TV+ has ordered "Big Man on Campus," a new documentary series that will tell the coming-of-age story of basketball phenom Makur Maker as he navigates the highs and lows of his freshman year college experience against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and the global pandemic. The series is directed and executive produced by Seth Gordon, producer of "Undefeated" which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and will be produced for Apple by Exhibit A, Boardwalk Pictures and Sony Pictures Television.

"Big Man on Campus" is the story of a historic moment in America told through the lens of a young athlete with the power to create change. In 2020, a year marked by social unrest, basketball sensation, NBA prospect and top NCAA recruit, Makur Maker, made the groundbreaking decision to play college basketball for Howard University in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities rather than join one of the many top-tier programs offering him a full ride. Balancing extraordinary pressures both on and off the court, and with the eyes of the nation focused on his every move, Maker's journey – from fleeing war-torn South Sudan as a child through to the movement he has sparked today – has put a face on the socio-political complexities of America during this unprecedented time.

Nikki Calabrese, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma and Jordan Wynn also serve as executive producers alongside Gordon.

It's currently unclear when "Big Man on Campus" will premiere on Apple TV+. If you want to ensure you watch it in the best quality available when it does come out, check out our list of the Best Apple TV in 2021.

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