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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.
2022 | 94m | English

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Director: Jeremy Earp
Writer: Jeremy Earp, Dave Zirin
Staring:
Dave Zirin Marco Rubio Rush Limbaugh Colin Kaepernick Donald Trump Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
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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.
Release Date: Sep 23, 2022
Director: Jeremy Earp
Writer: Jeremy Earp, Dave Zirin
Genres: Documentary
Keywords american football, police brutality, patriotism, nationalism, propaganda, concussion, right wing extremism, racial segregation, domestic violence, racism, militarism, professional sports, us military, political protest, brain injury, masculinity, nfl (national football league), als, media & politics, sports politics, culture war
Production Companies Media Education Foundation
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 03, 2025
Entered: Apr 25, 2024
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Full Credits
Name Character
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)
Alvin Roy Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
Tucker Carlson Self (archive footage)
Josh Hawley Self (archive footage)
Laura Ingraham Self (archive footage)
Boomer Esiason Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Andrew Luck Self (archive footage)
Wesley Walker Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
Brad Leggett Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
Ray Lucas Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Greg Gaines Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
Jeremy Newberry Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
Steven Silverman Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
Ann McKee Self (archive footage)
John Conyers Self (archive footage)
Roger Goodell Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
Gavin McInnes Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
Ray Rice Self (archive footage)
George Carlin Self (archive footage)
Vince Lombardi Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
Richard Nixon Self (archive footage)
Dwight L. Chapin Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
Joe Namath Self (archive footage)
Dave Meggyesy Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush Self (archive footage)
Whitney Houston Self (archive footage)
Kevin Mawae Self (archive footage)
Paul Tagliabue Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush Self (archive footage)
Bono Self (archive footage)
Pat Tillman Self (archive footage)
John McCain Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
Deacon Jones Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
Kenny Washington Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy Self (archive footage)
H.E.R. Self (archive footage)
Rodney Harrison Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
Tom Brady Self (archive footage)
Harry Reasoner Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
Warren Moon Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
Jemele Hill Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Couy Griffin Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
Tim Kaine Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
Kobe Bryant Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
Tomi Lahren Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)
Jay-Z Self (archive footage)
Chris Kluwe Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
Jerry Jones Self (archive footage)
William C. Rhoden Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Alicia Keys Self (archive footage)
Al Sharpton Self (archive footage)
Howard Bryant Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
Jon Gruden Self (archive footage)
Randy Moss Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
LeBron James Self (archive footage)
Megan Rapinoe Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
Carl Nassib Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
John Amaechi Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
Chris Long Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
Name Job
Jeremy Earp Director, Editor, Writer
Dave Zirin Writer
Daniel Marracino Director of Photography
Name Title
Loretta Alper Producer
Dave Zirin Co-Producer
Jeremy Earp Producer
Sut Jhally Executive Producer
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