Documentary
2022
1 hour and 34 minutes
An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.
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.
Release:
September 23, 2022
Original language:
English
Production country:
United States
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Dave Zirin
Self
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Marco Rubio
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Rush Limbaugh
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Colin Kaepernick
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
Self - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback (archive footage)
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Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Self (archive footage)
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Bill Russell
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Self (archive footage)
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Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Tommie Smith
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Self (archive footage)
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John Carlos
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Jackie Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Billie Jean King
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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John Facenda
Self (archive footage)
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John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Shakira
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Snoop Dogg
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Dr. Dre
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Mary J. Blige
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Alvin Roy
Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
Self - NFL Strength Coach (1968-77) (archive footage)
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Tucker Carlson
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Josh Hawley
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Laura Ingraham
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Boomer Esiason
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
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Andrew Luck
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Wesley Walker
Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Wide Receiver (archive footage)
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Brad Leggett
Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Center (archive footage)
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Ray Lucas
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Quarterback (archive footage)
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Greg Gaines
Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Linebacker (archive footage)
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Jeremy Newberry
Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Lineman (archive footage)
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Steven Silverman
Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
Self - Attorney for NFL Players (archive footage)
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Ann McKee
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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John Conyers
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Roger Goodell
Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
Self - NFL Commissioner (archive footage)
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Gavin McInnes
Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
Self - Founder, Proud Boys (archive footage)
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Ray Rice
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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George Carlin
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Vince Lombardi
Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
Self - Green Bay Packers Coach (archive footage)
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Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Dwight L. Chapin
Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
Self - Deputy Assistant to Pres. Nixon (archive footage)
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Joe Namath
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Dave Meggyesy
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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George H. W. Bush
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Self (archive footage)
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Whitney Houston
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Self (archive footage)
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Kevin Mawae
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Self (archive footage)
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Paul Tagliabue
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Self (archive footage)
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George W. Bush
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Self (archive footage)
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Bono
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Self (archive footage)
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Pat Tillman
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Self (archive footage)
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John McCain
Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage)
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Deacon Jones
Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
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Kenny Washington
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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H.E.R.
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Rodney Harrison
Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Safety (archive footage)
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Tom Brady
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Harry Reasoner
Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
Self - CBS News Correspondent (archive footage)
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Warren Moon
Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
Self - NFL/CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback (archive footage)
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Jemele Hill
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
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Couy Griffin
Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
Self - Founder, Cowboys for Trump (archive footage)
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Tim Kaine
Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
Self - Hillary Clinton VP Running Mate (archive footage)
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Kobe Bryant
Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
Self - Former LA Lakers Guard (archive footage)
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Tomi Lahren
Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)
Self - Political Commentator (archive footage)
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Jay-Z
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Chris Kluwe
Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)
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Jerry Jones
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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William C. Rhoden
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
Self - Sports Journalist (archive footage)
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Alicia Keys
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Al Sharpton
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Howard Bryant
Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
Self - ESPN Senior Columnist (archive footage)
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Jon Gruden
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Randy Moss
Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
Self - Hall of Fame NFL Receiver (archive footage)
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LeBron James
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Megan Rapinoe
Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
Self - National Womens Soccer League Player (archive footage)
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Carl Nassib
Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
Self - Las Vegas Raiders (archive footage)
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John Amaechi
Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
Self - Former NBA Player, Author (archive footage)
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Chris Long
Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
Self - NFL Defensive End (archive footage)
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