League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis(2013)
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis Synopsis
Drawing on the book of the same name, League of Denial crafts a searing two-hour indictment of the National Football League’s decades-long concealment of the link between football related head injuries and brain disorders.
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis (2013) is a documentary and history film directed by Michael Kirk, released on October 8, 2013 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Will Lyman, Harry Carson, Steve Fainaru and Mikey Collins. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Kirk
- Writers:
- Michael Kirk, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Steve Fainaru
- Production:
- FRONTLINE
- Status:
- Released
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis (2013) Trailer
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Lyman
as Himself - Narrator
- Harry Carson
Harry Carson
as Himself
- Steve Fainaru
Steve Fainaru
as Himself
Mikey Collins
as Himself - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Bennett Omalu
Bennett Omalu
as Himself - Medical Examiner
- Ann McKee
Ann McKee
as Herself - Neuropathologist, BU CTE Center
Stan Savran
as Himself - Pittsburgh Sports Reporter
- Julian Bailes
Julian Bailes
as Himself - Team Physician, Steelers, 1988-97
- Jim Otto
Jim Otto
as Himself
- Mike Webster
Mike Webster
as Himself (archive footage)
Steve Young
as Self
Troy Aikman
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Kirk, written by Michael Kirk, Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru.
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis (2013) includes Will Lyman, Harry Carson, Steve Fainaru, Mikey Collins and Bennett Omalu. The film was directed by Michael Kirk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis released?
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis was released on October 8, 2013 and runs for 2h.
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League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis (2013) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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