League of denial [DVD video] : the NFL's concussion crisis

Examines the realities of brain injuries sustained on the field by football players and the National Football League's attempts to cover the issue up.

General Note:

Title from container.

Originally broadcast on October 8, 2013 as an episode of the television program Frontline.

Based on the book: League of denial : the NFL, concussions and the battle for truth / Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru. New York : Crown Archetype, 2013.

TV parental guidelines rated: Not rated.

Performers:

Narrator, Will Lyman ; commentators, Stan Savran, Julian Bailes, Steve Fainaru.

Contents:

Intro -- "Iron Mike" Webster -- Mike Webster's last battle -- "Here come the hits..." -- Downplaying the risk -- A scientific first -- Goodell takes charge -- Precious cargo -- "A very serious state of denial" -- Congress enters the game -- A game changer -- Damage control -- Credits.

Technical Details:

DVD, widescreen, region 1, stereo.

Corporate Subject:

National Football League.

Subject Term:

Football injuries -- United States.

Brain -- Concussion.

Brain -- Wounds and injuries -- United States.

Brain damage -- Patients -- United States.

Sports injuries -- United States.

Sports medicine -- United States.

Football -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.