Movie
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Released: September 23, 2022 (2022)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genres: Documentary
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Jackie Robinson as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 103
- Bill Russell as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 88
- Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 80
- Tommie Smith as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 78
- John Carlos as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 77
- Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 76
- Rush Limbaugh as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 71
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 53
- Marco Rubio as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 51
- Colin Kaepernick as Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Age at release: 34
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- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 81
- Billie Jean King as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 78
- Boomer Esiason as Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Age at release: 61
- Laura Ingraham as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 59
- Dr. Dre as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 57
- Tucker Carlson as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 53
- Mary J. Blige as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 51
- Snoop Dogg as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 50
- Shakira as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 45
- Josh Hawley as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 42
- Andrew Luck as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 33
- John Facenda as Self (archive footage)
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- Alvin Roy as Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Wesley Walker as Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Brad Leggett as Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Ray Lucas as Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Greg Gaines as Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Jeremy Newberry as Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
- Steven Silverman as Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
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- Ann McKee as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown