Movie·2022·1h 34m
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Dave Zirin
Producer
Jeremy Earp, Loretta Alper
Cinematography
Daniel Marracino
Editor
Jeremy Earp
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
Where to watch
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Cast
Dave Zirin
Self
Marco Rubio
Self (archive footage)
Rush Limbaugh
Self (archive footage)
Colin Kaepernick
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Tommie Smith
Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Billie Jean King
Self (archive footage)
John Facenda
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Shakira
Self (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg
Self (archive footage)
Dr. Dre
Self (archive footage)
Mary J. Blige
Self (archive footage)
// crew
Crew
Jeremy Earp
Editor, Producer, Director, Writer
Dave Zirin
Writer
Loretta Alper
Producer
Sut Jhally
Executive Producer
Daniel Marracino
Director of Photography
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