Jan 12, 2016 recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesn. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the autopsy of pittsburgh. Concussion not just the movie premier sport psychology. The real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. Concussion movie to put spotlight on nfls legal issues. At the climactic moment of concussion, a docudrama out christmas day about the young coroner in pittsburgh who took on the nfl, the fbi turns up. I share the view of many that concussion, although not without its flaws and controversies, is certainly a. Dec 21, 2015 at the climactic moment of concussion, a docudrama out christmas day about the young coroner in pittsburgh who took on the nfl, the fbi turns up. The nfls reaction to the concussion movie starring will. Will smith does such a masterful job of playing the role of a man who refuses to relent in the face of such a horrendous truth.
Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made. Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. And he deserves highest of praise for playing reallife forensic pathologist dr. Like a football game, the first quarter of this film is a little slow, but when the hard knocks start coming, will smith and concussion pack an emotional punch. Concussion and brain injury have become a household word. Her life just cant be only about the house, the kids and the wife. Omalu will smith is frustrated about americas reaction to his medical findings and prema gugu mbatharaw encourages him to continue. Smiths character, the nigerianborn doctor bennet omalu, then must battle the powerful football league to share his findings with the public. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Parents need to know that concussion stars will smith as the reallife dr.
Recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. Sony didnt want to make a movie about cte, and they didnt want to tell the truth. According to the center for disease control and prevention, a. Bennet omalu will smith discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to alzheimers disease. Written and directed by peter landesman, concussion includes among its stars will smith, gugu mbatharaw, alec baldwin, david morse, albert brooks, and arliss howard.
Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront, concussion is the sort of underdogstaresdown. Read the concussion movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. In the new movie concussion, premiering christmas day, will smith plays a forensic pathologist who discovers neurological deterioration chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players. Concussion lands a solid, wellacted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports drama structure is a little too safe to deserve a fullon dance in the end zone.
With robin weigert, maggie siff, johnathan tchaikovsky, ben shenkman. The hijacking of the civilrights movement by todays black race hustlers and white liberals, all acting through the. W ill smiths concussion turns out to have an appropriate title. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. While conducting an autopsy on former nfl football player mike webster david morse, forensic pathologist dr. Omalu, offering a strong example of integrity and perseverance, goes up against the powerful nfl. Concussion is a 2015 biographical sports drama movie that is based on the expose game brain, written by jeanne marie laskas and was published in gq magazine on september 14, 2009. This is the second film since ali that smith appeared in that a. Concussion is another film about actual events that would better be served by a. Concussion 2015 their boogeyman scene 310 movieclips. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful. Bennet omalu, played in this movie by will smith, laments to his wife prema, near the final quarter of concussion.
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Nov 04, 2016 will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Bennet omalu the discoverer of cte in the recentlyreleased movie concussion, does a fine job with the role. Five days before the movie concussion hits theaters, one of the nfls brightest young stars took a running start and launched himself headfirst at the earhole of an opponents helmet this. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. After a blow to the head, abby decides she cant do it anymore. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal.
Sony pictures entertainments upcoming film, concussion, is a muchanticipated drama starring will smith that takes a look at the contentious issue of concussions in the realm of professional football. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks. Concussion movie to put spotlight on nfls legal issues with player safety by meg lane sony pictures entertainments upcoming film, concussion, is a muchanticipated drama starring will smith that takes a look at the contentious issue of concussions in the realm of professional football. This film brings to the forefront an important message. Will smith stars in concussion 2015 film will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. This december 25, 2015 watch will smith transform into dr. With alist celebrity will smith presenting the message in the movie concussion, hollywood now knows this, too.
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Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront, concussion is. What could have easily become an overly dark biopic delivers a compelling truth showcases the nfls faults through one of will smith s best. The repercussions of a life of hard hitting playing. Dec 18, 2015 most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte is a degenerative brain disease found in people who have suffered repeated trauma to the brain, including concussions and subconcussive blows to the head that may not result in instant symptoms. Will smith is up for a golden globe as best actor for concussion. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt have a side.
Jeanne marie laskas first met the young forensic pathologist dr. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain. Will smith stars in a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Omalu will smith is frustrated about americas reaction to his medical findings and prema. Will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. Released december 25th, 2015, concussion stars will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw, arliss howard the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie laskas, published in 2009 by gq magazine. Bennet omalu, in a scene from columbia pictures concussion. Written and directed by stacie passon in an auspicious directing debut effort, and produced by rose troche, concussion is a poignant sexual examination of abby robin weigert in a star making. Bennet omalu, a nigerian forensic pathologist who conducts the autopsy of a former nfl star and discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte, the result of repetitive head injuries from years of playing football. Will smith movie concussion touches nerve for nfl cnn.
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