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.
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.
Director: Jeremy Earp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: September 23, 2022
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)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Daniel Marracino
Editing: Jeremy Earp
Production: Media Education Foundation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
police brutality, propaganda, american football, patriotism, nationalism, concussion, racial segregation, right wing extremism, domestic violence, racism, militarism, professional sports, us military, political protest, brain injury
More Films by Director: Jeremy Earp
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL stars Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
- How long is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- 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 film.
- Where was Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL produced?
- Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was produced in United States of America.