Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Plot: 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.
Dave Zirin. Dave Zirin was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self'.
Marco Rubio. Marco Rubio was 51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Rush Limbaugh. Rush Limbaugh would have been no older than 70 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick was 34 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Donald Trump. Donald Trump was 76 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was 53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Bill Russell. Bill Russell would have been no older than 88 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali would have been no older than 74 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tommie Smith. Tommie Smith was 78 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John Carlos. John Carlos was 77 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson would have been no older than 53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Billie Jean King. Billie Jean King was 78 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John Facenda. John Facenda was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John Lennon. John Lennon would have been no older than 40 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Shakira. Shakira was 45 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg was 50 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre was 57 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige was 51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Alvin Roy. Alvin Roy was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)'.
Tucker Carlson. Tucker Carlson was 53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Josh Hawley. Josh Hawley was 42 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Laura Ingraham. Laura Ingraham was 59 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Boomer Esiason. Boomer Esiason was 61 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Andrew Luck. Andrew Luck was 33 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wesley Walker. Wesley Walker was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)'.
Brad Leggett. Brad Leggett was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)'.
Ray Lucas. Ray Lucas was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Greg Gaines. Greg Gaines was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)'.
Jeremy Newberry. Jeremy Newberry was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)'.
Steven Silverman. Steven Silverman was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)'.
Ann McKee. Ann McKee was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John Conyers. John Conyers would have been no older than 90 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Roger Goodell. Roger Goodell was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)'.
Gavin McInnes. Gavin McInnes was 52 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)'.
Ray Rice. Ray Rice was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
George Carlin. George Carlin would have been no older than 71 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Vince Lombardi. Vince Lombardi was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)'.
Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon would have been no older than 81 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Dwight L. Chapin. Dwight L. Chapin was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)'.
Joe Namath. Joe Namath was 79 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Dave Meggyesy. Dave Meggyesy was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
George H. W. Bush. George H. W. Bush would have been no older than 94 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston would have been no older than 48 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Kevin Mawae. Kevin Mawae was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Paul Tagliabue. Paul Tagliabue was 81 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
George W. Bush. George W. Bush was 76 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Bono. Bono was 62 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Pat Tillman. Pat Tillman would have been no older than 27 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John McCain. John McCain would have been no older than 81 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)'.
Deacon Jones. Deacon Jones would have been no older than 74 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)'.
Kenny Washington. Kenny Washington would have been no older than 52 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
John F. Kennedy. John F. Kennedy would have been no older than 46 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
H.E.R.. H.E.R. was 25 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Rodney Harrison. Rodney Harrison was 49 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)'.
Tom Brady. Tom Brady was 45 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Harry Reasoner. Harry Reasoner would have been no older than 68 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)'.
Warren Moon. Warren Moon was 65 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Jemele Hill. Jemele Hill was 46 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)'.
Couy Griffin. Couy Griffin was 48 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)'.
Tim Kaine. Tim Kaine was 64 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)'.
Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant would have been no older than 41 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)'.
Tomi Lahren. Tomi Lahren was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)'.
Jay-Z. Jay-Z was 52 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Chris Kluwe. Chris Kluwe was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)'.
Jerry Jones. Jerry Jones was 79 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
William C. Rhoden. William C. Rhoden was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)'.
Alicia Keys. Alicia Keys was 41 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Al Sharpton. Al Sharpton was 67 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Howard Bryant. Howard Bryant was 53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)'.
Jon Gruden. Jon Gruden was 59 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Randy Moss. Randy Moss was 45 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)'.
LeBron James. LeBron James was 37 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Megan Rapinoe. Megan Rapinoe was 37 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)'.
Carl Nassib. Carl Nassib was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)'.
John Amaechi. John Amaechi was 51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)'.
Chris Long. Chris Long was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)'.
Jeremy Earp. Jeremy Earp was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'
Daniel Marracino. Daniel Marracino was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Director of Photography'
Dave Zirin. Dave Zirin was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Writer, Co-Producer'
Loretta Alper. Loretta Alper was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Producer'
Sut Jhally. Sut Jhally was >> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as 'Executive Producer'