Movie
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
“An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.”
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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Details
- Directed by
- Jeremy Earp
- Released
- 23 Sept 2022
- Status
- Released
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Media Education Foundation
Where to watch (US)
Cast
- DDave ZirinSelf
Marco RubioSelf (archive footage)
Rush LimbaughSelf (archive footage)
Colin KaepernickSelf - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)- MMahmoud Abdul-RaufSelf (archive footage)
Bill RussellSelf (archive footage)
Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
Tommie SmithSelf (archive footage)
John CarlosSelf (archive footage)
Jackie RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
Billie Jean KingSelf (archive footage)- JJohn FacendaSelf (archive footage)
John LennonSelf (archive footage)
