Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022
1h 34m
0.0/10 (0 votes)
Director: Jeremy Earp

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Dave Zirin

Self

Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Self (archive footage)

Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh

Self (archive footage)

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick

Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

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