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.
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
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)
FAQ about Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
What is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL about?
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.
When was Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL released?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was released in 2022.
What genres does Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL belong to?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
The cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL includes Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump.