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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)

An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.

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Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 1hr 34min

Director: Jeremy Earp

Available to rent or buy

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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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Cast member photo for dave-zirin — Dave Zirin
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Cast member photo for marco-rubio — Marco Rubio
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for rush-limbaugh — Rush Limbaugh
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for colin-kaepernick — Colin Kaepernick
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

Cast member photo for donald-trump — Donald Trump
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Cast member photo for mahmoud-abdul-rauf — Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
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Cast member photo for bill-russell — Bill Russell
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Cast member photo for muhammad-ali — Muhammad Ali
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Cast member photo for tommie-smith — Tommie Smith
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Cast member photo for john-carlos — John Carlos
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Cast member photo for jackie-robinson — Jackie Robinson
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Cast member photo for billie-jean-king — Billie Jean King
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Cast member photo for john-facenda — John Facenda
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Cast member photo for john-lennon — John Lennon
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Cast member photo for shakira — Shakira
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Cast member photo for snoop-dogg — Snoop Dogg
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Cast member photo for dr-dre — Dr. Dre
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Cast member photo for mary-j-blige — Mary J. Blige
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for alvin-roy — Alvin Roy
Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)

Cast member photo for tucker-carlson — Tucker Carlson
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Cast member photo for josh-hawley — Josh Hawley
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Cast member photo for laura-ingraham — Laura Ingraham
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Cast member photo for boomer-esiason — Boomer Esiason
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

Cast member photo for andrew-luck — Andrew Luck
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for wesley-walker — Wesley Walker
Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)

Cast member photo for brad-leggett — Brad Leggett
Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)

Cast member photo for ray-lucas — Ray Lucas
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

Cast member photo for greg-gaines — Greg Gaines
Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)

Cast member photo for jeremy-newberry — Jeremy Newberry
Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)

Cast member photo for steven-silverman — Steven Silverman
Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)

Cast member photo for ann-mckee — Ann McKee
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for john-conyers — John Conyers
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for roger-goodell — Roger Goodell
Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)

Cast member photo for gavin-mcinnes — Gavin McInnes
Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)

Cast member photo for ray-rice — Ray Rice
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for george-carlin — George Carlin
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for vince-lombardi — Vince Lombardi
Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)

Cast member photo for richard-nixon — Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for dwight-l-chapin — Dwight L. Chapin
Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)

Cast member photo for joe-namath — Joe Namath
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Cast member photo for dave-meggyesy — Dave Meggyesy
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Cast member photo for george-h-w-bush — George H. W. Bush
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Cast member photo for whitney-houston — Whitney Houston
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Cast member photo for kevin-mawae — Kevin Mawae
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for paul-tagliabue — Paul Tagliabue
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Cast member photo for george-w-bush — George W. Bush
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Cast member photo for bono — Bono
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Cast member photo for pat-tillman — Pat Tillman
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for john-mccain — John McCain
Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)

Cast member photo for deacon-jones — Deacon Jones
Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

Cast member photo for kenny-washington — Kenny Washington
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for john-f-kennedy — John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for her — H.E.R.
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for rodney-harrison — Rodney Harrison
Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)

Cast member photo for tom-brady — Tom Brady
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for harry-reasoner — Harry Reasoner
Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)

Cast member photo for warren-moon — Warren Moon
Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)

Cast member photo for jemele-hill — Jemele Hill
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

Cast member photo for couy-griffin — Couy Griffin
Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)

Cast member photo for tim-kaine — Tim Kaine
Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)

Cast member photo for kobe-bryant — Kobe Bryant
Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)

Cast member photo for tomi-lahren — Tomi Lahren
Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)

Cast member photo for jay-z — Jay-Z
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for chris-kluwe — Chris Kluwe
Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)

Cast member photo for jerry-jones — Jerry Jones
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for william-c-rhoden — William C. Rhoden
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

Cast member photo for alicia-keys — Alicia Keys
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for al-sharpton — Al Sharpton
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for howard-bryant — Howard Bryant
Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)

Cast member photo for jon-gruden — Jon Gruden
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for randy-moss — Randy Moss
Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)

Cast member photo for lebron-james — LeBron James
Self (archive footage)

Cast member photo for megan-rapinoe — Megan Rapinoe
Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)

Cast member photo for carl-nassib — Carl Nassib
Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)

Cast member photo for john-amaechi — John Amaechi
Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)

Cast member photo for chris-long — Chris Long
Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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