About
Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback documents the stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed the game—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, the series reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Cast
James “Shack” Harris
as Self
Warren Moon
as Self
Doug Williams
as Self
Randall Cunningham
as Self
Vince Evans
as Self
Chuck Ealey
as Self
Rodney Peete
as Self
Donovan McNabb
as Self
Michael Vick
as Self
Lamar Jackson
as Self
Michael Wilbon
as Self
Rich McKay
as Self
Joe Gibbs
as Self
Michael Eric Dyson
as Self
Jayne Kennedy
as Self
Bomani Jones
as Self
Michael Beschloss
as Self
Bob Costas
as Self
Patrick Mahomes
as Self
Jalen Hurts
as Self
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Resistance
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
Alternative Route
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
Race to the Top
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
The Quarterbacks of the Future
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
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