In September, Puck News reported the project faced delays amid disagreements between Kaepernick and Lee over the direction of the film, and that ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro was open to allowing the filmmakers to shop it elsewhere. (Reporting by Rory Carroll and Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles; Editing by Matthew Lewis)

Spike Lee's documentary about Colin Kaepernick has been scrapped, according to new statements from both Lee and ESPN.

Director Spike Lee and former NFL player Colin Kaepernick paired for a documentary on Kaepernick's life. The deal with ESPN fell apart. What happened?