Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
2026
Documentary
The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American football—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 5, 2026
Last Aired
February 26, 2026
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Available in Your Library
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Resistance
Air date: 2026-02-05
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
E2
Alternative Route
Air date: 2026-02-12
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
E3
Race to the Top
Air date: 2026-02-19
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
E4
The Quarterbacks of the Future
Air date: 2026-02-26
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
Cast
James “Shack” Harris
Self
Warren Moon
Self
Doug Williams
Self
Randall Cunningham
Self
Vince Evans
Self
Chuck Ealey
Self
Rodney Peete
Self
Donovan McNabb
Self
Michael Vick
Self
Lamar Jackson
Self
Michael Wilbon
Self
Rich McKay
Self
Joe Gibbs
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Jayne Kennedy
Self
Bomani Jones
Self
Michael Beschloss
Self
Bob Costas
Self
Patrick Mahomes
Self
Jalen Hurts
Self
Recommended
Checking...
Quarterback
2023•
8.0
Checking...
Biography
1987•
6.7
Checking...
American Masters
1986•
7.0
Checking...
American Experience
1988•
6.5
Checking...
Mysteries at the Museum
2010•
8.8
Checking...
Kylie
2026•
8.7
Checking...
Top Gear
1978•
8.0
Checking...
History 101
2020•
7.1
Checking...
Finding Your Roots
2012•
6.5
Checking...
Baseball
1994•
7.5
Checking...
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004•
7.0
Checking...
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
2024•
7.8
Similar TV Shows
Checking...
Niedziela cudów
2025
Checking...
Raise the Flags: 50 Years of Buccaneers Football
2025•
7.0
Checking...
Rome's Chariot Superstar
2019•
10.0
Checking...
Take Us Home: Leeds United
2019•
6.2
Darts Stories
Checking...
Darts Stories
2021
Checking...
Wout
2020
Checking...
Les combattants : la relève
2019
Checking...
Fuhlen og Mandel går All In
2019
Checking...
Les Canadiens : la dynastie des années 70
2017
Checking...
Basketball or Nothing
2019•
7.4
Checking...
Pedal to the Metal
2016
Checking...
Rollergirls
2006•
10.0