Film

Head Games

6.920121h 36mPG-13Documentary

Age rating: PG-13
Director: Steve James
Year: 2012

How much are you willing to lose for a game?

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.

Top cast

Christopher Nowinski

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Alan Schwarz

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Keith Primeau

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Robert Cantu, MD

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Ann McKee

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Isaiah Kacyvenski

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Cindy Parlow Cone

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Brendan Shanahan

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Linda Sánchez

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Directed by

Steve James

Produced by

Bruce Sheridan, Steve James