Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
“An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in 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.
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Earp
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Zirin, Jeremy Earp
- Original Title
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Media Education Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Earp
Dave Zirin, Jeremy Earp
Daniel Marracino
Jeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp, Loretta Alper, Sut Jhally
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Earp
Editor
Jeremy Earp
Producer
Dave Zirin
Writer
Jeremy Earp
Director
Loretta Alper
Producer
Jeremy Earp
Writer
Daniel Marracino
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL about?
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.
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 principal cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL includes Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump.
When was Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL released and how long is it?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.