Movie Description
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
(2022)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jeremy Earp
- Producer : Jeremy Earp,Loretta Alper
- Writer : Dave Zirin,Jeremy Earp
- Editor : Jeremy Earp
- Cast : Dave Zirin,Marco Rubio,Rush Limbaugh,Colin Kaepernick,Donald Trump,Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf,Bill Russell,Muhammad Ali,Tommie Smith,John Carlos,Jackie Robinson,Billie Jean King,John Facenda,John Lennon,Shakira,Snoop Dogg,Dr. Dre,Mary J. Blige,Alvin Roy,Tucker Carlson,Josh Hawley,Laura Ingraham,Boomer Esiason,Andrew Luck,Wesley Walker,Brad Leggett,Ray Lucas,Greg Gaines,Jeremy Newberry,Steven Silverman,Ann McKee,John Conyers,Roger Goodell,Gavin McInnes,Ray Rice,George Carlin,Vince Lombardi,Richard Nixon,Dwight L. Chapin,Joe Namath,Dave Meggyesy,George H. W. Bush,Whitney Houston,Kevin Mawae,Paul Tagliabue,George W. Bush,Bono,Pat Tillman,John McCain,Deacon Jones,Kenny Washington,John F. Kennedy,H.E.R.,Rodney Harrison,Tom Brady,Harry Reasoner,Warren Moon,Jemele Hill,Couy Griffin,Tim Kaine,Kobe Bryant,Tomi Lahren,Jay-Z,Chris Kluwe,Jerry Jones,William C. Rhoden,Alicia Keys,Al Sharpton,Howard Bryant,Jon Gruden,Randy Moss,LeBron James,Megan Rapinoe,Carl Nassib,John Amaechi,Chris Long
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Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
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Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
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Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
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Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
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Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
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Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
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Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
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Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
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Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
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Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)
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Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
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Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
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Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
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Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
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Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Status Released
Release Information
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2022-09-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesMedia Education Foundation
Genres
- Documentary
