Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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.

Documentary

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.

  • Release Date: 2022-09-23
  • Runtime: 1h 34min
  • Director: Jeremy Earp

Where to Watch Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Online

You can now watch Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Trailer

    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)

    • Dr. Dre

      Self (archive footage)

    • Mary J. Blige

      Self (archive footage)

    • Alvin Roy

      Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)

    • Tucker Carlson

      Self (archive footage)

    • Josh Hawley

      Self (archive footage)

    • Laura Ingraham

      Self (archive footage)

    • Boomer Esiason

      Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

    • Andrew Luck

      Self (archive footage)

    • Wesley Walker

      Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)

    • Brad Leggett

      Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)

    • Ray Lucas

      Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

    • Greg Gaines

      Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)

    • Jeremy Newberry

      Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)

    • Steven Silverman

      Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)

    • Ann McKee

      Self (archive footage)

    • John Conyers

      Self (archive footage)

    • Roger Goodell

      Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)

    • Gavin McInnes

      Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)

    • Ray Rice

      Self (archive footage)

    • George Carlin

      Self (archive footage)

    • Vince Lombardi

      Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)

    • Richard Nixon

      Self (archive footage)

    • Dwight L. Chapin

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

    • Joe Namath

      Self (archive footage)

    • Dave Meggyesy

      Self (archive footage)

    • George H. W. Bush

      Self (archive footage)

    • Whitney Houston

      Self (archive footage)

    • Kevin Mawae

      Self (archive footage)

    • Paul Tagliabue

      Self (archive footage)

    • George W. Bush

      Self (archive footage)

    • Bono

      Self (archive footage)

    • Pat Tillman

      Self (archive footage)

    • John McCain

      Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)

    • Deacon Jones

      Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

    • Kenny Washington

      Self (archive footage)

    • John F. Kennedy

      Self (archive footage)

    • H.E.R.

      Self (archive footage)

    • Rodney Harrison

      Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)

    • Tom Brady

      Self (archive footage)

    • Harry Reasoner

      Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)

    • Warren Moon

      Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)

    • Jemele Hill

      Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

    • Couy Griffin

      Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)

    • Tim Kaine

      Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)

    • Kobe Bryant

      Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)

    • Tomi Lahren

      Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)

    • Jay-Z

      Self (archive footage)

    • Chris Kluwe

      Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)

    • Jerry Jones

      Self (archive footage)

    • William C. Rhoden

      Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

    • Alicia Keys

      Self (archive footage)

    • Al Sharpton

      Self (archive footage)

    • Howard Bryant

      Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)

    • Jon Gruden

      Self (archive footage)

    • Randy Moss

      Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)

    • LeBron James

      Self (archive footage)

    • Megan Rapinoe

      Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)

    • Carl Nassib

      Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)

    • John Amaechi

      Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)

    • Chris Long

      Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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