Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

"An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL."

2022

1h 34m

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Overview

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.

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76 members

Writing

Dave Zirin

Self

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Marco Rubio

Self (archive footage)

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Rush Limbaugh

Self (archive footage)

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Colin Kaepernick

Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)

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Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Self (archive footage)

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Bill Russell

Self (archive footage)

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Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

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Tommie Smith

Self (archive footage)

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John Carlos

Self (archive footage)

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Jackie Robinson

Self (archive footage)

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Billie Jean King

Self (archive footage)

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John Facenda

Self (archive footage)

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John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

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Shakira

Self (archive footage)

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Snoop Dogg

Self (archive footage)

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Dr. Dre

Self (archive footage)

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Mary J. Blige

Self (archive footage)

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Alvin Roy

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

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Tucker Carlson

Self (archive footage)

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Josh Hawley

Self (archive footage)

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Laura Ingraham

Self (archive footage)

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Boomer Esiason

Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

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Andrew Luck

Self (archive footage)

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Wesley Walker

Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)

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Brad Leggett

Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)

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Ray Lucas

Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)

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Greg Gaines

Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)

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Jeremy Newberry

Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)

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Steven Silverman

Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)

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Ann McKee

Self (archive footage)

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John Conyers

Self (archive footage)

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Roger Goodell

Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)

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Gavin McInnes

Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)

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Ray Rice

Self (archive footage)

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George Carlin

Self (archive footage)

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Vince Lombardi

Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)

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Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

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Dwight L. Chapin

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

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Joe Namath

Self (archive footage)

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Dave Meggyesy

Self (archive footage)

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George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

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Whitney Houston

Self (archive footage)

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Kevin Mawae

Self (archive footage)

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Paul Tagliabue

Self (archive footage)

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George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

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Bono

Self (archive footage)

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Pat Tillman

Self (archive footage)

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John McCain

Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)

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Deacon Jones

Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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Kenny Washington

Self (archive footage)

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John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

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H.E.R.

Self (archive footage)

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Rodney Harrison

Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)

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Tom Brady

Self (archive footage)

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Harry Reasoner

Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)

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Warren Moon

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

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Jemele Hill

Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

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Couy Griffin

Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)

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Tim Kaine

Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)

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Kobe Bryant

Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)

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Tomi Lahren

Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)

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Jay-Z

Self (archive footage)

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Chris Kluwe

Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)

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Jerry Jones

Self (archive footage)

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William C. Rhoden

Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)

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Alicia Keys

Self (archive footage)

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Al Sharpton

Self (archive footage)

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Howard Bryant

Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)

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Jon Gruden

Self (archive footage)

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Randy Moss

Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)

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LeBron James

Self (archive footage)

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Megan Rapinoe

Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)

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Carl Nassib

Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)

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John Amaechi

Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)

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Chris Long

Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)

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