Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)
09/23/2022 (US) • 1h 34m
An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
-
Revenue
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Keywords
police brutality
propaganda
american football
patriotism
nationalism
concussion
racial segregation
right wing extremism
domestic violence
racism
militarism
professional sports
us military
political protest
brain injury
masculinity
nfl (national football league)
als
media & politics
sports politics
culture war
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