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.
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FRONTLINE | "League of Denial" | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-24
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Will Lyman
Himself - Narrator
Harry Carson
Himself
Steve Fainaru
Himself
Mikey Collins
Himself - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Bennett Omalu
Himself - Medical Examiner
Ann McKee
Herself - Neuropathologist, BU CTE Center
Stan Savran
Himself - Pittsburgh Sports Reporter
Julian Bailes
Himself - Team Physician, Steelers, 1988-97
Jim Otto
Himself
Mike Webster
Himself (archive footage)
Steve Young
Self
Troy Aikman
Self (archive footage)
Leigh Steinberg
Self
Christopher Nowinski
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Steve Fainaru
- Original Score
- John E. Low
- Original Title
- League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Steve Fainaru
John E. Low
Steve Audette
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Director
Michael Kirk
Writer
Mark Fainaru-Wada
Writer
Steve Fainaru
Writer
Steve Audette
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
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What is League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis about?
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.
Who directed League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis?
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis?
The principal cast of League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis includes Will Lyman, Harry Carson, Steve Fainaru, Mikey Collins, Bennett Omalu.
When was League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis released and how long is it?
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis was composed by John E. Low.
What is the age rating and content advisory for League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis?
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).