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Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback (2026)

Name: Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.3
Cast: James “Shack” Harris, Warren Moon, Doug Williams, Randall Cunningham, Vince Evans

Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (55 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

8.13 avg 4 episodes 7.5 → 8.2

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Resistance	7.5	13
2	Alternative Route	8.3	9
3	Race to the Top	8.5	8
4	The Quarterbacks of the Future	8.2	6