Head Games

Head Games (2012)

September 21st, 20121h 36min

Documentary
68%

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.


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