In the wake of increasing concern over brain trauma in professional athletes, Patrick Link has crafted a story about a retired NFL linebacker who must deal with a family tragedy and his own suffering because of the violence of his chosen sport.
This audio edition includes a conversation about brain injuries and sports with Dr. Robert Cantu, the Senior Advisor to the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee. This is an LA Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Deidrie Henry, Ernie Hudson, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, and Scott Wolf and is directed by Bart DeLorenzo.
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“This
topical LA Theatre Works presentation of the stage play about the
effects of concussions suffered by football players captures a dual
challenge: How do you study the impact that hits have on players, and
can you prevent them? Veteran actor Ernie Hudson shines as the volatile,
opinionated father of a woman whose football-playing husband has
recently died. Scott Wolf portrays a former college player now working
for a doctor, performed by Ntare Mwine, to study and prevent head
injuries in football. Wolf’s character must plead with the widow to gain
medical access, and his frustration comes through clearly. The book
ends with an informative interview with Dr. Robert Cantu, an expert on
head injuries.”
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