Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Documentary 2022 · 1h 34m

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

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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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D 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)

M 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)

J 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)

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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