A new docuseries on Xfinity, 'Spirit,' follows the journey of 'G-Dub,' a co-ed cheer team from George Washington High School in Philadelphia, as they compete at the district, state, and national levels. This marks the first time a cheer squad from the School District of Philadelphia has made it to the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals, the world's largest cheerleading competition.
Philadelphia is known for its grit, heart, and underdog spirit, and now a local high school cheer squad is bringing that same energy to the national stage in"Spirit," a brand new docuseries on Xfinity.
Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity teamed up with basketball superstar Steph Curry and his multimedia company, Unanimous Media, award-winning The WorkShop Content Studios, and FreshFly to create the show.
“Spirit is a coming-of-age story about a group of young athletes beating the odds and showing how a sport can transform an individual, a team and a school,” Curry and Erick Peyton -- Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Unanimous Media -- said in a news release. “Throughout the series, we follow their journey as we see how competitive cheerleading gives these kids a sense of purpose and possibility.
Black Experience is available across Xfinity’s entertainment devices, including X1, Flex and Xumo Stream Box, as well as on Xumo Play.
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