Head Games (2012)

How much are you willing to lose for a game?

Head Games (2012) poster

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.

Director: Steve James
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Billy Corgan, Craig Snider
Cinematography: Keith Walker, Dana Kupper
Editing: David E. Simpson
Production: Head Games the Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $14,056
Original Language: en

Keywords

suicide, sports, parent child relationship, dementia, training, autopsy, head injury, ice hockey, football (soccer), amateur sports, sports medicine, brain research, youth sports

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Steve James
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Head Games about?
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.
Who directed Head Games?
Head Games was directed by Steve James.
Who stars in Head Games?
Head Games stars Christopher Nowinski, Alan Schwarz, Keith Primeau, Robert Cantu, MD, Ann McKee, Isaiah Kacyvenski.
How long is Head Games?
Head Games has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Head Games?
Head Games is a Documentary film.
How much did Head Games gross?
Head Games grossed $14,056 worldwide.
Where was Head Games produced?
Head Games was produced in United States of America.