

Head Games
How much are you willing to lose for a game?
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$14056
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2012-09-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
6.75
Christopher Nowinski
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Alan Schwarz
Himself
Keith Primeau
Himself
Robert Cantu, MD
Himself
Ann McKee
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Isaiah Kacyvenski
Himself
Cindy Parlow Cone
Herself
Brendan Shanahan
Himself
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