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Concussion is a biographical drama starring Will Smith as Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovers and exposes the link between football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The film is based on a GQ article and depicts Omalu's struggle against the NFL and its denial of the issue.
Dec 25, 2015 · Concussion: Directed by Peter Landesman. With Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.
- (101K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Peter Landesman
- 2015-12-25
Concussion. Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, single-handedly makes the first discovery of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in a professional football player and brings awareness to the public and the NFL. 8,185 IMDb 7.1 2 h 2 min 2015. X-Ray HDR UHD PG-13.
- 122 min
A true story of a pathologist who discovers the link between football and brain damage in players. He faces opposition from the NFL and the FBI, while his personal life suffers from his obsession with the research.
Concussion stars Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, who makes a startling discovery about football players who suffer repeated brain damage from concussions. The film, directed by Peter Landesman, is based on the true story of Omalu, whose findings were revealed in an exposé called "Game Brain" in a 2009 GQ magazine.
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- 2 min
- 19.3M
- Sony Pictures Entertainment