Prodigy Search, one of the leading executive search firms in sports & entertainment, recently launched  Prodigy Search Presents , a conversational interview series with industry leaders and thought-provoking executives, discussing a variety of relevant issues, challenges and opportunities. Prodigy Search Presents   is proud to announce a special  LIVE   panel discussion focused on the highly acclaimed documentary, WILLIE.  As a proud supporter of WILLIE , Prodigy Search is dedicated to addressing the issues surrounding racism and social injustice, not only within the sports community, but within our own community and across the country as well. As a supporter and ally of the black community, we are hopeful that this  LIVE DISCUSSION  will help further educate society about racial injustices and will help act as a facilitator of change.

Titled: "WILLIE" - CREATING PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE

Presented By:

Hosted By:

Anson Carter NBC and MSG Hockey Analyst Former NHL Player With:

Wayne Simmonds 12-year NHL Veteran Current member of the Buffalo Sabres

Bryant McBride Producer of "Willie," and Sports Technology Entrepreneur

David Alward Canadian Consul General to New England, Former Premier of New Brunswick and a key contributor to "Willie"

Frank Nakano GM/SVP of Sports and Entertainment at JP Morgan Chase and key contributor to "Willie"

When: June 18, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, EDT

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"Willie" is a story of courage, resilience, friendship and triumph across North America that was 240 years in the making. In 1958, during America's fight to end Jim Crow, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the National Hockey League - although he had lost his right eye two years before his debut. This documentary follows the amazing story of Willie's family from his great-grandfather's escape from slavery in 1779 to Willie's ascent to hockey's highest honor - induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 12, 2018. Willie's story transcends hockey - it is a journey in pursuit of opportunity to blaze new trails and inspire people of all races, both historic in its sweep and scope, and relevant to our current day .

What the press is saying: " Willie  is a lesson in perseverance, resiliency and career focus, and above all, preserving dignity when faced with overt and subtle challenges of racism." Kevin Dupont Boston Globe

Watch the Trailer Here:  https://www.williedoc.com/trailer

Get the Film Here: You can access links to the iTunes and Amazon store via  www.williedoc.com , or directly via the links below:  iTunes:   https://itunes.apple.com/movie/willie/id1501606056?ls=1 Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Willie-ORee/dp/B0876LDVWX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Willie+O%27Ree&qid=1587928039&s=movies-tv&sr=1-2

The Players' Tribune: The Astronaut By Wayne Simmonds https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/wayne-simmonds-the-astronaut

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