Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)

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.

Directing:
  • Jeremy Earp

Writing:
  • Jeremy Earp
  • Dave Zirin

Stars:
Release Date: 2022-09-23
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 94

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