Behind the Shield The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)

"An eyeopening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL"

Behind the Shield The Power and Politics of the NFL

NR 1 hr 34 minSep 23rd, 2022Documentary

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

StarringDave ZirinMarco RubioRush Limbaugh

DirectorJeremy Earp

WritersJeremy EarpDave Zirin

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Dave Zirin

as Self

as Self (archive footage)

as Self (archive footage)

Colin Kaepernick

as Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

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On Digital & Streaming:September 23rd, 2022 - Watch Now

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:Sut Jhally

Production Companies:Media Education Foundation

Movie Tags:propaganda, racism

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