The read
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Billy CorganOriginal Music Composer
- Craig SniderOriginal Music Composer
- Steve JamesDirector
Cast
- Christopher NowinskiSelf
- Alan SchwarzSelf
- Keith PrimeauSelf
- Robert Cantu, MDSelf
- Ann McKeeSelf
- Isaiah KacyvenskiSelf
- Cindy Parlow ConeSelf
- Brendan ShanahanSelf
- Linda SánchezSelf
Stills
Themes
suicidesportsparent child relationshipdementiatrainingautopsyhead injuryice hockeyfootball (soccer)amateur sportssports medicinebrain research