Him is a grueling and messy takedown of American football culture

There is a certain degree of body horror baked into American football that becomes readily apparent whenever players sustain gruesome, career-ending injuries on camera. For some, football’s overt violence is part of its appeal, and players are seen as people who have chosen to risk their safety in pursuit of fame and glory. Over the years, the public has become much more aware of football’s potential to leave players’ bodies and minds irreparably damaged. Much has also been written about the structural racism that is pervasive throughout the football business. But the NFL continues to rake in billions of dollars annually because fans love tu …

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