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Concussion is a 2015 American biographical sports drama film written and directed by Peter Landesman, based on the exposé "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas, published in 2009 by GQ magazine.
Dec 25, 2015 · A biographical drama about Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovered the link between football and brain trauma. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more for this film based on a true story.
- (101K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Peter Landesman
- 2015-12-25
A movie about the discovery and awareness of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in NFL players by a forensic pathologist. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy Concussion online.
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- Peter Landesman
- PG-13
- Will Smith
Dec 23, 2015 · A fact-based drama about the Nigerian-born doctor who discovered CTE, a brain disorder caused by repeated head injuries in football players. Will Smith stars as Omalu, who faces resistance from the NFL and personal challenges in his life.
Aug 31, 2015 · Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Cast: Will Smith Gugu Mbatha-Raw Alec Baldwin Luke Wilson Stephen Moyer Albert...
- 2 min
- 19.3M
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
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CONCUSSION. Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known.
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.
