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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Name: Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
Genre: Documentary
Cast: James “Shack” Harris, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Vince Evans

★0.0 2026 1 Season TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Episode 01

Resistance

Feb 5, 2026 · 61 min

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

Episode 02

Alternative Route

Feb 12, 2026 · 68 min

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

Episode 03

Race to the Top

Feb 19, 2026 · 59 min

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

Episode 04

The Quarterbacks of the Future

Feb 26, 2026 · 63 min

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

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Synopsis

Documentary

Cast

8 principal cast

James “Shack” Harris

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Warren Moon

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Doug Williams

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Randall Cunningham

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Vince Evans

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Chuck Ealey

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Rodney Peete

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Donovan McNabb

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