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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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

September 23, 2022 (US) • Documentary • 94m

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.

Director

Jeremy Earp

Top Billed

Dave Zirin

Keywords

police brutality propaganda american football patriotism nationalism concussion racial segregation right wing extremism domestic violence racism militarism professional sports us military political protest brain injury masculinity nfl (national football league) als media & politics sports politics culture war
Where to watch
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Top Billed Cast

Dave Zirin
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
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)

Kenny Washington
Kenny Washington

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

H.E.R.
H.E.R.

Self (archive footage)

Rodney Harrison
Rodney Harrison

Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)

Tom Brady
Tom Brady

Self (archive footage)

Harry Reasoner
Harry Reasoner

Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)

Warren Moon
Warren Moon

Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)

Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill

Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

Couy Griffin
Couy Griffin

Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine

Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)

Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant

Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)

Tomi Lahren
Tomi Lahren

Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)

JAŸ-Z
JAŸ-Z

Self (archive footage)

Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe

Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)

Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones

Self (archive footage)

William C. Rhoden
William C. Rhoden

Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys

Self (archive footage)

Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton

Self (archive footage)

Howard Bryant
Howard Bryant

Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)

Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden

Self (archive footage)

Randy Moss
Randy Moss

Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)

LeBron James
LeBron James

Self (archive footage)

Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe

Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)

Carl Nassib
Carl Nassib

Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)

John Amaechi
John Amaechi

Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)

Chris Long
Chris Long

Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

Crew
Jeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp

Editor

Jeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp

Producer

Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin

Writer

Jeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp

Director

Loretta Alper
Loretta Alper

Producer

Sut Jhally
Sut Jhally

Executive Producer

Jeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp

Writer

Daniel Marracino
Daniel Marracino

Director of Photography

Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin

Co-Producer



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

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