Head Games (2012)

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.

Released Sept. 21, 2012 96 min 13+

Genres: Documentary, Sport

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