Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022): Cast
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL is a 2022 documentary directed by Jeremy Earp, starring Dave Zirin, Colin Kaepernick and John Lennon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Earp
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Media Education Foundation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL About?
The premise of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL without spoilers.
This documentary explores the complex relationship between the NFL and politics, revealing a history often obscured from public view. Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin examines the pervasive influence of politics and propaganda within the league, challenging the common perception that the NFL existed outside of political issues prior to Colin Kaepernick and other players’ demonstrations. It investigates how political agendas have shaped the league’s image and operations over time.
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Cast
Dave Zirin leads the cast, with Colin Kaepernick and John Lennon. Directed by Jeremy Earp; 76 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeremy Earp
- Dave Zirin as themselves
- Colin Kaepernick as themselves
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Donald Trump as themselves
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More from Jeremy Earp
More films directed by Jeremy Earp, best-rated first: Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire, War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, Digital Disconnect and Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse.
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Also Known As
Also known as “Behind the Shield: The Power & Politics of the NFL”.
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL released?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL was released on September 23, 2022.
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.
More films by Jeremy Earp Who is in the cast of Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL?
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL stars Dave Zirin, Colin Kaepernick and John Lennon, among 76 credited actors.
Does Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL have a post-credit scene?
No. Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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