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Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL

Acclaimed author Dave Zirin delves into the often-overlooked connections between masculinity, militarism, nationalism, and racism in the NFL, America's most powerful and lucrative sports league.

Appearances

Dave ZirinDave Zirin
Marco RubioMarco Rubio
Rush LimbaughRush Limbaugh
Colin KaepernickColin Kaepernick
Donald TrumpDonald Trump
Mahmoud Abdul-RaufMahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Bill RussellBill Russell
Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali
Tommie SmithTommie Smith
John CarlosJohn Carlos
Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson
Billie Jean KingBillie Jean King
John FacendaJohn Facenda
John LennonJohn Lennon
ShakiraShakira
Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg
Dr. DreDr. Dre
Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige
Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson
Josh HawleyJosh Hawley
Laura IngrahamLaura Ingraham
Boomer EsiasonBoomer Esiason
Ann McKeeAnn McKee
John ConyersJohn Conyers
Gavin McInnesGavin McInnes
George CarlinGeorge Carlin
Vince LombardiVince Lombardi
Richard NixonRichard Nixon
Dwight L. ChapinDwight L. Chapin
Joe NamathJoe Namath
Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston
Paul TagliabuePaul Tagliabue
BonoBono
Pat TillmanPat Tillman
John McCainJohn McCain
Deacon JonesDeacon Jones
Kenny WashingtonKenny Washington
John F. KennedyJohn F. Kennedy
H.E.R.H.E.R.
Tom BradyTom Brady
Harry ReasonerHarry Reasoner
Jemele HillJemele Hill
Tim KaineTim Kaine
Kobe BryantKobe Bryant
Jay-ZJay-Z
Jerry JonesJerry Jones
William C. RhodenWilliam C. Rhoden
Alicia KeysAlicia Keys
Al SharptonAl Sharpton
Jon GrudenJon Gruden
Randy MossRandy Moss
LeBron JamesLeBron James
Megan RapinoeMegan Rapinoe
Chris LongChris Long

Creators

Jeremy EarpJeremy EarpDirector, Writer
Dave ZirinDave ZirinWriter

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Studio(s): Media Education Foundation

Originally Released: United States, Sep 23, 2022

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary

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