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.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:James “Shack” Harris , Warren Moon , Doug Williams , Randall Cunningham , Vince Evans , Chuck Ealey , Rodney Peete , Donovan McNabb , Michael Vick
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.