Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL

Directed by Jeremy Earp
2022    1h 34mDocumentary
7.9
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 / Writer
  • 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)
  • Jeremy EarpDirector / Writer / Producer
  • Loretta AlperProducer

 

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