Head Games: the Global Concussion Crisis

Past event
Oct 12, 2017, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Over three nights, at three local libraries, a 2014 update of the award-winning film, HEAD GAMES, will be screened, followed by a discussion of recent research.

Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm — Richmond Free Library
Thursday, October 12 at 6:30pm — Deborah Rawson Memorial Library
Friday, October 13 at 7pm — Jericho Town Library

Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis. 75 minutes.
Head Games is a revealing documentary about the silent concussion crisis in American sports. The film contrasts eye-opening evidence and cutting-edge science on head trauma from the nation’s leading medical experts with first- hand accounts from athletes, coaches, and parents. Free.

“If you have children in contact sports, you must see Head Games.” — Boston Herald
“a complex, determined look at one of the most pernicious problems facing organized sports on all levels” — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
“credibility and power from compassion for athletes and respect for their accomplishments.” — A.O. Scott, New York Times

Sports Illustrated Best Sports Movie 2012
Boston Film Festival Best Documentary 2012
Sprout Film Festival Official Selection

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