Head Games (2012)
Directed by Steve James
Genres - Culture & Society, Family & Personal Relationships |
Sub-Genres - Illnesses & Disabilities, Social Issues, Sports |
Release Date - Sep 21, 2012 (USA - Limited), Sep 21, 2012 (USA) |
Run Time - 91 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Director Steve James, the filmmaker behind the revered basketball documentary Hoop Dreams, returns to the topic of sports with Head Games, a look at how the study of concussions and brain injuries has had a profound effect on professional and amateur athletes. Among the experts interviewed are hockey player Keith Primeau, American Olympian Cindy Parlow Cone, and award-winning sports broadcaster Bob Costas. Based on the nonfiction book by Chris Nowinski.
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brain-damage, injury, sports
