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

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Jeremy Earp
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Dave Zirin, Jeremy Earp
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Media Education Foundation
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 on September 23, 2022.

How long is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?

The runtime of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is 1h 34m.

What genre is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is a Documentary movie.

Where can I watch Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was directed by Jeremy Earp.

Who stars in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?

The main cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL includes Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh.

What language is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL in?

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is originally in English.