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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL(2022)

09/23/2022 (US)Documentary1h 34m
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An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.

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.

Jeremy Earp

Director

Movie Cast

Dave Zirin photo

Dave Zirin

Self

Marco Rubio photo

Marco Rubio

Self (archive footage)

Rush Limbaugh photo

Rush Limbaugh

Self (archive footage)

Colin Kaepernick photo

Colin Kaepernick

Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

Donald Trump photo

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf photo

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Self (archive footage)

Bill Russell photo

Bill Russell

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali photo

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Tommie Smith photo

Tommie Smith

Self (archive footage)

John Carlos photo

John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Robinson photo

Jackie Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyMedia Education Foundation

Original LanguageEnglish

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