Turns out that the 3-part New York Times (you still suck) documentary is available at youtube. Worth watching for the discussion of representation, violence, and consumption of sports bodies. Cannibal capitalism – mediated violence where viewers devour the bodies of sports stars who are trading of their bodies for fame.
Tag Archives: Derek Boogaard
Cannibal capitalism: Derek Boogaard, hockey and head trauma
Filed under capitalism, documentary, health, media, sport
Documentary on hockey enforcer Boogaard
There has been a lot of discussion about football injuries and concussions. The New York Times is building a fascinating case study about an NHL enforcer. Here is the short film about Derek Boogaard. I’m impressed with the access and the tone.
Filed under documentary, sport
Life of refinement 