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.
2026
DocumentarySports
DocumentarySports
2026
TV-14
Season 1
4 episodes

  • 1. Resistance

    1. Resistance

    Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
    Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
    TV-14
    1 h 1 min
    Feb 4, 2026

  • 2. Alternative Route

    2. Alternative Route

    In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
    In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
    TV-14
    59min
    Feb 11, 2026

  • 3. Race to the Top

    3. Race to the Top

    Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
    Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
    TV-14
    60min
    Feb 18, 2026

  • 4. The Quarterbacks of the Future

    4. The Quarterbacks of the Future

    Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
    Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
    TV-14
    1 h 3 min
    Feb 25, 2026
    • 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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    violencesmokingfoul languageFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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