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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL Sep 23, 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.

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Dave ZirinDave Zirinas Self
Marco RubioMarco Rubioas Self (archive footage)
Rush LimbaughRush Limbaughas Self (archive footage)
Colin KaepernickColin Kaepernickas Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Donald TrumpDonald Trumpas Self (archive footage)
Mahmoud Abdul-RaufMahmoud Abdul-Raufas Self (archive footage)
Bill RussellBill Russellas Self (archive footage)
Muhammad AliMuhammad Alias Self (archive footage)
DirectorJeremy Earp
WriterDave Zirin

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