Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.
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Overview
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
94 min
Release Date
2022-09-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Dave Zirin
Self
Marco Rubio
Self (archive footage)
Rush Limbaugh
Self (archive footage)
Colin Kaepernick
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Tommie Smith
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Billie Jean King
Self (archive footage)
John Facenda
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Shakira
Self (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg
Self (archive footage)
Dr. Dre
Self (archive footage)
Mary J. Blige
Self (archive footage)
Alvin Roy
Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
Tucker Carlson
Self (archive footage)
Josh Hawley
Self (archive footage)
Laura Ingraham
Self (archive footage)
Boomer Esiason
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Andrew Luck
Self (archive footage)
Wesley Walker
Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
Brad Leggett
Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
Ray Lucas
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Greg Gaines
Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
Jeremy Newberry
Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
Steven Silverman
Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
Ann McKee
Self (archive footage)
John Conyers
Self (archive footage)
Roger Goodell
Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
Gavin McInnes
Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
Ray Rice
Self (archive footage)
George Carlin
Self (archive footage)
Vince Lombardi
Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Dwight L. Chapin
Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
Joe Namath
Self (archive footage)
Dave Meggyesy
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Whitney Houston
Self (archive footage)
Kevin Mawae
Self (archive footage)
Paul Tagliabue
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Bono
Self (archive footage)
Pat Tillman
Self (archive footage)
John McCain
Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
Deacon Jones
Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
Kenny Washington
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
H.E.R.
Self (archive footage)
Rodney Harrison
Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
Tom Brady
Self (archive footage)
Harry Reasoner
Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
Warren Moon
Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
Jemele Hill
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Couy Griffin
Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
Tim Kaine
Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
Kobe Bryant
Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
Tomi Lahren
Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)
Jay-Z
Self (archive footage)
Chris Kluwe
Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
Jerry Jones
Self (archive footage)
William C. Rhoden
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Alicia Keys
Self (archive footage)
Al Sharpton
Self (archive footage)
Howard Bryant
Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
Jon Gruden
Self (archive footage)
Randy Moss
Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
LeBron James
Self (archive footage)
Megan Rapinoe
Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
Carl Nassib
Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
John Amaechi
Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
Chris Long
Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
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