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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.
Release Date: Friday, September 23 2022
1 year ago
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Portrait of Dave ZirinDave Zirin
Dave Zirin was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Marco RubioMarco Rubio
Marco Rubio was
51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 28 1971
Portrait of Rush LimbaughRush 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)'.
Fri, Jan 12 1951 –
Wed, Feb 17 2021
Portrait of Colin KaepernickColin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick was
34 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 03 1987
Portrait of Donald TrumpDonald Trump
Donald Trump was
76 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 14 1946
Portrait of Mahmoud Abdul-RaufMahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was
53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 09 1969
Portrait of Bill RussellBill 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)'.
Mon, Feb 12 1934 –
Sun, Jul 31 2022
Portrait of Muhammad AliMuhammad 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)'.
Sat, Jan 17 1942 –
Fri, Jun 03 2016
Portrait of Tommie SmithTommie Smith
Tommie Smith was
78 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 06 1944
Portrait of John CarlosJohn Carlos
John Carlos was
77 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 05 1945
Portrait of Jackie RobinsonJackie 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)'.
Fri, Jan 31 1919 –
Tue, Oct 24 1972
Portrait of Billie Jean KingBillie Jean King
Billie Jean King was
78 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 22 1943
Portrait of John FacendaJohn Facenda
John Facenda was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of John LennonJohn 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)'.
Wed, Oct 09 1940 –
Mon, Dec 08 1980
Portrait of ShakiraShakira
Shakira was
45 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 02 1977
Portrait of Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg was
50 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 20 1971
Portrait of Dr. DreDr. Dre
Dr. Dre was
57 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 18 1965
Portrait of Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige was
51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 11 1971
Portrait of Alvin RoyAlvin Roy
Alvin Roy was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson was
53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 16 1969
Portrait of Josh HawleyJosh Hawley
Josh Hawley was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Laura IngrahamLaura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham was
59 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 19 1963
Portrait of Boomer EsiasonBoomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason was
61 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)'.
Mon, Apr 17 1961
Portrait of Andrew LuckAndrew Luck
Andrew Luck was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Wesley WalkerWesley Walker
Wesley Walker was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Brad LeggettBrad Leggett
Brad Leggett was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Ray LucasRay Lucas
Ray Lucas was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Greg GainesGreg Gaines
Greg Gaines was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Jeremy NewberryJeremy Newberry
Jeremy Newberry was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Steven SilvermanSteven Silverman
Steven Silverman was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Ann McKeeAnn McKee
Ann McKee was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of John ConyersJohn 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)'.
Thu, May 16 1929 –
Sun, Oct 27 2019
Portrait of Roger GoodellRoger Goodell
Roger Goodell was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Gavin McInnesGavin McInnes
Gavin McInnes was
52 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 17 1970
Portrait of Ray RiceRay Rice
Ray Rice was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of George CarlinGeorge 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)'.
Wed, May 12 1937 –
Sun, Jun 22 2008
Portrait of Vince LombardiVince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Richard NixonRichard 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)'.
Thu, Jan 09 1913 –
Fri, Apr 22 1994
Portrait of Dwight L. ChapinDwight 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)'.
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Portrait of Joe NamathJoe Namath
Joe Namath was
79 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 31 1943
Portrait of Dave MeggyesyDave Meggyesy
Dave Meggyesy was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of George H. W. BushGeorge 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)'.
Thu, Jun 12 1924 –
Fri, Nov 30 2018
Portrait of Whitney HoustonWhitney 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)'.
Fri, Aug 09 1963 –
Sat, Feb 11 2012
Portrait of Kevin MawaeKevin Mawae
Kevin Mawae was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Paul TagliabuePaul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue was
81 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 24 1940
Portrait of George W. BushGeorge W. Bush
George W. Bush was
76 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 06 1946
Portrait of BonoBono
Bono was
62 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 10 1960
Portrait of Pat TillmanPat 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)'.
Sat, Nov 06 1976 –
Thu, Apr 22 2004
Portrait of John McCainJohn 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)'.
Sat, Aug 29 1936 –
Sat, Aug 25 2018
Portrait of Deacon JonesDeacon 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)'.
Fri, Dec 09 1938 –
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Portrait of Kenny WashingtonKenny 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)'.
Sat, Aug 31 1918 –
Thu, Jun 24 1971
Portrait of John F. KennedyJohn 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)'.
Tue, May 29 1917 –
Fri, Nov 22 1963
Portrait of H.E.R.H.E.R.
H.E.R. was
25 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 27 1997
Portrait of Rodney HarrisonRodney Harrison
Rodney Harrison was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Tom BradyTom Brady
Tom Brady was
45 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 03 1977
Portrait of Harry ReasonerHarry 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)'.
Tue, Apr 17 1923 –
Tue, Aug 06 1991
Portrait of Warren MoonWarren 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)'.
Sun, Nov 18 1956
Portrait of Jemele HillJemele Hill
Jemele Hill was
46 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 21 1975
Portrait of Couy GriffinCouy Griffin
Couy Griffin was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Tim KaineTim 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)'.
Wed, Feb 26 1958
Portrait of Kobe BryantKobe 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)'.
Wed, Aug 23 1978 –
Sun, Jan 26 2020
Portrait of Tomi LahrenTomi Lahren
Tomi Lahren was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Jay-ZJay-Z
Jay-Z was
52 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 04 1969
Portrait of Chris KluweChris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Jerry JonesJerry Jones
Jerry Jones was
79 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 13 1942
Portrait of William C. RhodenWilliam C. Rhoden
William C. Rhoden was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Alicia KeysAlicia Keys
Alicia Keys was
41 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 25 1981
Portrait of Al SharptonAl Sharpton
Al Sharpton was
67 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Portrait of Howard BryantHoward Bryant
Howard Bryant was
53 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)'.
Mon, Nov 25 1968
Portrait of Jon GrudenJon Gruden
Jon Gruden was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Randy MossRandy 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)'.
Sun, Feb 13 1977
Portrait of LeBron JamesLeBron James
LeBron James was
37 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Portrait of Megan RapinoeMegan 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)'.
Fri, Jul 05 1985
Portrait of Carl NassibCarl Nassib
Carl Nassib was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of John AmaechiJohn Amaechi
John Amaechi was
51 in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 26 1970
Portrait of Chris LongChris Long
Chris Long was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Jeremy EarpJeremy Earp
Jeremy Earp was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Daniel MarracinoDaniel Marracino
Daniel Marracino was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Dave ZirinDave Zirin
Dave Zirin was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Writer, Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Loretta AlperLoretta Alper
Loretta Alper was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Sut JhallySut Jhally
Sut Jhally was
>> in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as 'Executive Producer'
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