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