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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.
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
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police brutality
propaganda
american football
patriotism
nationalism
concussion
racial segregation
right wing extremism
domestic violence
racism
militarism
professional sports
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Questions about Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
How long is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was directed by Jeremy Earp and released in 2022.
What genre is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is a Documentary film (2022).
Who stars in Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
The cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL includes Dave Zirin, Marco Rubio, Rush Limbaugh, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump.
