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.
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Synopsis
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.
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) is a documentary film directed by Jeremy Earp, released on September 23, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh and Colin Kaepernick.
- Director:
- Jeremy Earp
- Writers:
- Dave Zirin, Jeremy Earp
- Producers:
- Jeremy Earp, Loretta Alper
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Marracino
- Production:
- Media Education Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin
as Self
Marco Rubio
as Self (archive footage)
Rush Limbaugh
as Self (archive footage)
Colin Kaepernick
as Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Donald Trump
as Self (archive footage)
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Russell
as Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
Tommie Smith
as Self (archive footage)
John Carlos
as Self (archive footage)
Jackie Robinson
as Self (archive footage)
Billie Jean King
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jeremy Earp, written by Dave Zirin and Jeremy Earp, produced by Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper.
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL online?
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
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The main cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) includes Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh, Colin Kaepernick and Donald Trump. The film was directed by Jeremy Earp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL released?
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was released on September 23, 2022 and runs for 1h 34m.