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Head Games

2012-09-21 · 96 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary

Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.

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Directors
Steve James
Production companies
Head Games the Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 14,056

Top Cast

Christopher NowinskiSelf
Alan SchwarzSelf
Keith PrimeauSelf
Robert Cantu, MDSelf
Ann McKeeSelf
Isaiah KacyvenskiSelf
Cindy Parlow ConeSelf
Brendan ShanahanSelf
Linda SánchezLinda SánchezSelf

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