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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.

2022•1h 34m
Documentary

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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Production

Media Education Foundation

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Dave Zirin

Self

Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Self (archive footage)

Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh

Self (archive footage)

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick

Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Self (archive footage)

Bill Russell

Bill Russell

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Tommie Smith

Tommie Smith

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

Self (archive footage)

John Facenda

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Shakira

Shakira

Self (archive footage)

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Self (archive footage)

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Self (archive footage)

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Self (archive footage)

Alvin Roy

Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson

Self (archive footage)

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