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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

“An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.”

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.

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