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Head Games

Play trailer Poster for Head Games PG-13,  2012,  1h 31m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 34 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 77% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Bob Costas, Christopher Nowinski and Cindy Parlow Cone are among those interviewed in a look at the issue of concussions in sports.

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Adam Nayman The Grid Oct 3, 2012
7/10
Its steady, methodical style, however, does justice to its overall aim, which is to touch a nerve that has been desensitized by the media's valorization of athletes as tough guys. Go to Full Review
Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Sep 28, 2012
2.5/4
It's solid and interesting work in the main, but Head Games can't help but feel like a come-down after The Interrupters. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Sep 28, 2012
3.5/5.0
I have two young boys, and when they express interest in playing sports, it will be impossible not to remember what I learned from this film. Go to Full Review
Mark Pfeiffer Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema Feb 4, 2013
B
The film struggles with the contradiction of knowing the serious risks while enjoying the games as participant and spectator. Go to Full Review
Christopher Long Movie Metropolis Dec 13, 2012
7/10
The film paints a dire picture that will strike fear into the hearts of many parents. How many concussions are too many? The documentary suggests the magic number might be one. Go to Full Review
Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Nov 16, 2012
7/10
A bit more palatable than most "let me teach you a lesson"-style non-fiction films. Go to Full Review
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Steve James

Director

Steve James

Producer

Bruce Sheridan

Producer

John Cronin

Executive Producer

Frank Murane

Executive Producer

Hank Neuberger

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Bob Costas, Christopher Nowinski and Cindy Parlow Cone are among those interviewed in a look at the issue of concussions in sports.
Director
Steve James
Producer
Steve James, Bruce Sheridan
Distributor
Variance Films
Production Co
Head Games the Film
Rating
PG-13 (Sports Violence/Injuries|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.2K
Runtime
1h 31m
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