Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin


in New York City, New York, USA
Dave Zirin is an American political sportswriter. He is the sports editor for The Nation, a weekly progressive magazine dedicated to politics and culture, and writes a blog called Edge of Sports. As of January 2022, he has authored eleven books.

Movies for Dave Zirin...

Biography: Dusty Rhodes
Title: Biography: Dusty Rhodes
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 2023
Type: Movie
Growing-up in East Austin, Texaa, Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. always had an outsized vision of the possibilities for himself; his iconic rivalry and promos with Ric Flair set the path for an entire industry.
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Title: Bill Russell: Legend
Character: Self - Sports Editor, The Nation
Released: February 8, 2023
Type: TV
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this 2-part biographical documentary.
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Title: Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2022
Type: Movie
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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Title: Back on the Record with Bob Costas
Character: Self
Released: July 30, 2021
Type: TV
In-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and popular culture, and discussions led by Bob Costas that addresses the most topical issues in sports.
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Title: Shut Up and Dribble
Character: Self - Sportswriter
Released: November 3, 2018
Type: TV
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
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Black Power Salute
Title: Black Power Salute
Character: Sports journalist and commentator
Released: July 9, 2008
Type: Movie
A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
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The End Of America
Title: The End Of America
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Based on her book of the same name, Naomi Wolf presents controversial evidence that America has begun a frightening descent into dictatorship and fascism. American democracy, as we know it, is under attack. By examining the chilling parallels between the current state of our nation and the ascent of dictators and fascism in other once-free societies, Wolf urges viewers to open their eyes to the horrors that lie ahead. From the increased use of paramilitary groups to the construction of secret prisons and the targeted suspension of the rule of law, the warning signs are all there for people to wake up and finally take notice.