Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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

Released: 2022-09-23 Duration: 1hr 34min
Genres: Documentary
Rating 0.0
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.

Production Companies

Media Education Foundation
Media Education Foundation

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 2.992

Directed By

Jeremy Earp

Crew

Editor
Jeremy Earp
Producer
Jeremy Earp
Writer
Dave Zirin
Director
Jeremy Earp
Producer
Loretta Alper
Executive Producer
Sut Jhally
Writer
Jeremy Earp
Director of Photography
Daniel Marracino
Co-Producer
Dave Zirin

TOP CAST

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
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
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
Alvin Roy

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

Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson

Self (archive footage)

Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley

Self (archive footage)

Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham

Self (archive footage)

Boomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason

Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

Andrew Luck
Andrew Luck

Self (archive footage)

Wesley Walker
Wesley Walker

Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)

Brad Leggett
Brad Leggett

Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)

Ray Lucas
Ray Lucas

Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

Greg Gaines
Greg Gaines

Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)

Jeremy Newberry
Jeremy Newberry

Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)

Steven Silverman
Steven Silverman

Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)

Ann McKee
Ann McKee

Self (archive footage)

John Conyers
John Conyers

Self (archive footage)

Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell

Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)

Gavin McInnes
Gavin McInnes

Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)

Ray Rice
Ray Rice

Self (archive footage)

George Carlin
George Carlin

Self (archive footage)

Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi

Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)

Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

Dwight L. Chapin
Dwight L. Chapin

Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)

Joe Namath
Joe Namath

Self (archive footage)

Dave Meggyesy
Dave Meggyesy

Self (archive footage)

George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston

Self (archive footage)

Kevin Mawae
Kevin Mawae

Self (archive footage)

Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush
George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Bono
Bono

Self (archive footage)

Pat Tillman
Pat Tillman

Self (archive footage)

John McCain
John McCain

Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)

Deacon Jones
Deacon Jones

Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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