Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback (2026)
Synopsis
The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American football—from the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
First Air Date: 2026-02-05
Last Air Date: 2026-02-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Top 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
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Resistance
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
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Ep. 2: Alternative Route
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
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Ep. 3: Race to the Top
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
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Ep. 4: 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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