Resistance's primary photo

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback

Resistance (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary

As recently as 1968, it was widely believed in the NFL that Black people lacked the character to play QB; into that hostility wade three pioneers who would be the first Black QBs to crack NFL starting lineups: Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris.
Read more: Plot summary
Producer
Joe Tuck (producer)
Editors
Michael Griffin (editor) | Stephen B. Strout (editor)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 5, 2026

Release date
Feb 5, 2026 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Resistance.

Cast

+ Add Cast
0 cast members

Contribute to this section by adding a cast member

There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown