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Perhaps the most important thing to note about peter landesmans concussion is that, despite some prerelease handwringing, worries that it. 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. Bennet omalu, the neuropathologist portrayed by will smith in the 2015 awardnominated film concussion, may not understand one of our countrys biggest athletic obsessions, but he understands. Concussion movie vs true story of bennet omalu, mike webster. Aug 07, 2019 the movie concussion with will smith by johnson medical associates. With alist celebrity will smith presenting the message in the movie concussion, hollywood now knows this, too. In the new movie concussion, premiering christmas day, will smith plays a forensic pathologist who discovers neurological deterioration chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players. This is part of why will smiths movie concussion has been so controversial for months, even though it was only released last week. Will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. Bennet omalu will smith discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that causes brain trauma for. 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. Aug 11, 2017 bennet omalu, the neuropathologist portrayed by will smith in the 2015 awardnominated film concussion, may not understand one of our countrys biggest athletic obsessions, but he understands. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesn. Dec 23, 2015 theres one big force, the national football league, trying to stop dr.

Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the. Theres one big force, the national football league, trying to stop dr. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Omalu, a practitioner who has such pride in his profession that he corrects people who refer to him as mister with doctor, but who is so kindhearted, brilliant. Will smiths film concussion causes controversy with nfl. Is the will smith movie concussion based on a true story. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

Smith did not bolt from his first autopsy, crucial to understanding his role as forensic neuropathologist bennet omalu in concussion in theaters dec. Bennet omalu will smith discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that causes brain trauma for football players. The first trailer for concussion is out, and it holds little back. Trailer for concussion movie only start of headache. Dec 18, 2015 most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. Will smiths nfl head injury movie concussion reveals first trailer. Will smith poses as he arrives for the new york premiere of concussion on december 16. 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. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl after his research indicates that a football career can lead to lasting brain damage but just how true is the story read. 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. Dec 22, 2015 will smith shows painful reality in concussion smith, 47, attended five autopsies with omalu, also 47, now chief medical examiner in san joaquin county, calif. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress.

Concussion and brain injury have become a household word. The new will smith movie concussion has put the spotlight back on the dangers of football. And my son, trey, played for four years at oaks christian, which is a football powerhouse. Aug 31, 2015 the nfls concussion crisis is going to hit the big screen with the film concussion, due out christmas day it stars will smith as bennet omalu, the real pittsburgh forensic pathologist who first.

Concussion, a movie about the nfls issues with head injuries, is enjoyable thanks to will smiths oscarworthy performance. The 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. Concussion not just the movie premier sport psychology. 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. He goes on to spread the word about concussions to help keep athletes safe. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain. What could have easily become an overly dark biopic delivers a compelling truth showcases the nfls faults through one of will smiths best.

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. Aug 31, 2015 will smith, alec baldwin take concussion debate mainstream in movie opening on christmas day. Concussion, the movie, may change way football is played. This december 25, 2015 watch will smith transform into dr. Written and directed by peter landesman, concussion includes among its stars will smith, gugu mbatharaw, alec baldwin, david morse, albert brooks, and arliss howard. Mar 31, 2016 the 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. Will smith in concussion the former fresh prince is poised to land a third best actor oscar nom which, like his prior two, would come for playing a real person. Will smith concussion trailer video hollywood reporter. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Bennet omalu, in a scene from columbia pictures concussion. Bennet omalu, the pathologist who a decade ago first linked brain damage to the deaths of. Most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs.

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. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. Concussion 2015 full movie cast concussion 2015 full movie concussion 2015 full movie release date concussion 2015 full movie air date concussion 2015 full movie sneek peek my partner. What could have easily become an overly dark biopic delivers a compelling truth showcases the nfls faults through one of will smith s best.

Parents need to know that concussion stars will smith as the reallife dr. Will smiths upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet. 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 will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. Bennet omalu the discoverer of cte in the recentlyreleased movie concussion, does a fine job with the role. Sep 02, 2015 in the movie concussion, will smith portrays bennet omalu, whose work helped diagnose the disease known as c.

Bennet omalu, the nigerian immigrant who was the first to publish research on the. Heres how the nfl might combat concussions by daniel roberts, fortune magazine 123115. Will smith gives a borderline insufferable performance the wrong side of the borderline. Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. Bennet omalu will smith from blowing a whistle in concussion, a. Today, even children understand the word consussion, and know that its serious business. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful. Aug 31, 2015 will smith s nfl head injury movie concussion reveals first trailer. Feb 11, 2016 watch the trailer for concussion starring will smith. Recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. 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. Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl.

In the movie concussion, will smith portrays bennet omalu, whose work helped diagnose the disease known as c. Dec 23, 2015 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. A movie that focuses on the dark side of the national football. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most. Twin cities doctor weighs in on concussion movie by wcco cbs minnesota. How will smith feels about nfl football after concussion. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in. The movie is called concussion, and its reportedly causing the nfl a bit of a headache. 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 will smith from blowing a whistle in concussion, a truelife drama thats as surprisingly brave as it is. Bennet omalu, played in this movie by will smith, laments to his wife prema, near the final quarter of concussion.

Five days before the movie concussion hits theaters, one of the nfls brightest young stars took a running start and launched himself head. 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. Nov 11, 2015 perhaps the most important thing to note about peter landesmans concussion is that, despite some prerelease handwringing, worries that it would represent a whitewash of professional. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl after his research indicates that a football career can lead to lasting brain damage but just how true is the story. The movie concussion with will smith by johnson medical associates. Concussion movie to put spotlight on nfls legal issues. Watch the trailer for concussion starring will smith.

The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. Jan 12, 2016 recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. Will smith, alec baldwin take concussion debate mainstream in movie opening on christmas day. But the new film concussion, starring will smith, is set to spread that message.