Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

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Exploring Black QBs in the historical contexts of their times, and how they overcame injustices that mirrored America's fraught road toward equality.
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Resistance
S1 E1 • 61m • 4K UHDHDAudio DescribedClosed CaptionedTV14

Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.

Alternative Route
S1 E2 • 58m • 4K UHDHDAudio DescribedClosed CaptionedTV14

In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.

Race to the Top
S1 E3 • 59m • 4K UHDHDAudio DescribedClosed CaptionedTV14

Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.

The Quarterbacks of the Future
S1 E4 • 63m • 4K UHDHDAudio DescribedClosed CaptionedTV14

Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.

  • About this Series
  • Exploring Black QBs in the historical contexts of their times, and how they overcame injustices that mirrored America's fraught road toward equality.
  • TV14Audio Described4K UHD
  • GenreDocumentary, Sports
  • Seasons1
  • StudioNBC Peacock

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