CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 36m · PG-13

Head Games

How much are you willing to lose for a game?

69%(9)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed bySteve James

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
September 21, 2012
Revenue
$14,056
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Head Games | trailer #1 US (2012)

Head Games | trailer #1 US (2012)

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

Christopher Nowinski

Self

Alan Schwarz

Self

Keith Primeau

Self

Robert Cantu, MD

Self

Ann McKee

Self

Isaiah Kacyvenski

Self

Cindy Parlow Cone

Self

Brendan Shanahan

Self

Linda Sánchez

Linda Sánchez

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Steve James
Steve James
Produced by
Bruce Sheridan
Steve James
Steve James

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