Head games [videorecording] / Head Games The Film LLC, in association with Variance Films ; directed by Steve James ; producers Steve James, Bruce Sheridan.
Based on the book: Head Games / by Christopher Nowinski. "How much of you are you willing to lose for a game?"--Container. Featuring: Laura Balcer MD, Robert Cantu MD, Cindy Parlow Cone, Bob Costas, Gary Dorshimer MD, Steven Galetta MD, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Eric Laudano ATC, Christina Master MD, Ann McKee MD, Chris Nowinski, Keith Primeau, Alan Schwartz, Brendan Shanahan, Douglas Smith MD, Jason Stallman, Robert Stern PhD, Darryl Young, with various professional league officials, representatives, many dedicated athletes and parents, and more. 8558260041018.
Summary:
A documentary film about the silent concussion crisis in American sports. Athletes from the professional to youth levels share their experiences and struggles with the long-term effects of concussions from contact sports. Inspired by the evens from the book "Head Games" written by former Ivy League football player and WWE Wrestler Christopher Nowinski, the film contrasts evidence and science on head trauma from medical experts with first-hand accounts from athletes, coaches, and parents who tread the difficult balance between sports excellence and self-preservation.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)820557312
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.