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Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL

Directed by Jeremy Earp
2021    1h 34m
Documentary
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Acclaimed author Dave Zirin of The Nation magazine explores the hidden politics of manhood, militarism, nationalism, and race in the NFL, America's most profitable and influential sports league.
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Cast of Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL
  • Dave ZirinSelf
  • Marco RubioSelf (archive footage)
  • Rush LimbaughSelf (archive footage)
  • Colin KaepernickSelf - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
  • Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
  • Mahmoud Abdul-RaufSelf (archive footage)
  • Bill RussellSelf (archive footage)
  • Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
  • Tommie SmithSelf (archive footage)
  • John CarlosSelf (archive footage)
  • Jackie RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
  • Billie Jean KingSelf (archive footage)
  • John FacendaSelf (archive footage)
  • John LennonSelf (archive footage)
  • ShakiraSelf (archive footage)
  • Snoop DoggSelf (archive footage)
  • Dr. DreSelf (archive footage)
  • Mary J. BligeSelf (archive footage)
  • Alvin RoySelf - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
  • Tucker CarlsonSelf (archive footage)
  • Josh HawleySelf (archive footage)
  • Laura IngrahamSelf (archive footage)
  • Boomer EsiasonSelf - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
  • Andrew LuckSelf (archive footage)
  • Wesley WalkerSelf - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
  • Brad LeggettSelf - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
  • Ray LucasSelf - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
  • Greg GainesSelf - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
  • Jeremy NewberrySelf - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
  • Steven SilvermanSelf - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
  • Ann McKeeSelf (archive footage)
  • John ConyersSelf (archive footage)
  • Roger GoodellSelf - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
  • Gavin McInnesSelf - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
  • Ray RiceSelf (archive footage)
  • George CarlinSelf (archive footage)
  • Vince LombardiSelf - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
  • Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
  • Dwight L. ChapinSelf - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
  • Joe NamathSelf (archive footage)
  • Dave MeggyesySelf (archive footage)
  • George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
  • Whitney HoustonSelf (archive footage)
  • Kevin MawaeSelf (archive footage)
  • Paul TagliabueSelf (archive footage)
  • George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
  • BonoSelf (archive footage)
  • Pat TillmanSelf (archive footage)
  • John McCainSelf - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
  • Deacon JonesSelf - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
  • Kenny WashingtonSelf (archive footage)
  • John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
  • H.E.R.Self (archive footage)
  • Rodney HarrisonSelf - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
  • Tom BradySelf (archive footage)
  • Harry ReasonerSelf - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
  • Warren MoonSelf - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
  • Jemele HillSelf - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
  • Couy GriffinSelf - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
  • Tim KaineSelf - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
  • Kobe BryantSelf - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
  • Tomi LahrenSelf - Political Commentator (archive footage)
  • Jay-ZSelf (archive footage)
  • Chris KluweSelf - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
  • Jerry JonesSelf (archive footage)
  • William C. RhodenSelf - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
  • Alicia KeysSelf (archive footage)
  • Al SharptonSelf (archive footage)
  • Howard BryantSelf - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
  • Jon GrudenSelf (archive footage)
  • Randy MossSelf - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
  • LeBron JamesSelf (archive footage)
  • Megan RapinoeSelf - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
  • Carl NassibSelf - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
  • John AmaechiSelf - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
  • Chris LongSelf - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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