Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Documentary

2022

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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.

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Colin Kaepernick

Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

Colin Kaepernick

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson

Billie Jean King

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Billie Jean King

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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)

Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)

Jeremy Newberry

Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)

Jeremy Newberry

Steven Silverman

Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)

Steven Silverman

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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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Dwight L. Chapin

Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)

Dwight L. Chapin

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George H. W. Bush

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George H. W. Bush

Whitney Houston

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Whitney Houston

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Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)

Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

Kenny Washington

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Kenny Washington

John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy

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Rodney Harrison

Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)

Rodney Harrison

Self (archive footage)

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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William C. Rhoden

Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

William C. Rhoden

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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)

Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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