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Frontline S31E15 — League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis

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Frontline•Season 31•Episode 15

League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis

7.5/10 · 29 votesOct 8, 2013

Ranked #13 of 18 in Season 31•−0.1 vs season avg

An investigation of the health crisis threatening NFL players and the long-term fortunes of football.

Directed byMichael Kirk

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Episode Summary

"League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis" is episode 15 of Frontline season 31. It scored 7.5/10 from 29 votes, ranking #13 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael Kirk, it aired on October 8, 2013.

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