Listed below are five quick facts about the true story. There seems to be no end to the discussion, and in support of this we continue to publish concussionbased research at a brisk pace. Based on the true story of the doctor who discovered cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players, and the uphill battle he faced in bringing the information to the public. Concussion vertelt het waargebeurde verhaal van dr. Of course, landesman knew concussion, based on the true story of dr. Her life just cant be only about the house, the kids and the wife. Advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. Will smiths nfl drama concussion is set to be released on christmas day. For sports lovers, the christmas day film from writerdirector peter landesman, based on a true story, has troubling implications for a major u. Read the concussion movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Bennet omalu is a caring, thorough doctor at the pittsburgh medical examiners office whos baffled by his latest case. As with most movies based on true stories, the plot of concussion reportedly mirrors reallife events at times while deviating at others. Concussion appears to be based on both an article and a book, but, if thats too confusing, the most important thing to remember is that concussion is based on the true story of dr.
Landesman to write and direct a movie based on laskass gq article. Thats heavy on the hollywood hype considering that. 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. Everything you need to know about concussion movie 2015. Jan 28, 2015 the film is based on the real life struggle of nfl whistleblower dr. Based on a true story, this drama about the doctor who challenged the. In part ii, which will be posted on friday at 10 a. Bennet omalus discovery of deadly brain injury called cte in professional football players that the. Concussion is een amerikaanse biografische sportfilm uit 2015, geregisseerd en geschreven door peter landesman. Surprisingly poignant, executed well, and maturely conveyed, concussion is a surprising film. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu and. 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. This film, written and directed by peter landesman and based in part on a 2009 magazine article, portrays omalu as a cheerful, quietly religious man who, as a nigerianborn immigrant, believes strongly in the american dream, and believes that doing the right thing is part of that whole trip. The 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr.
Dekosky eddie marsan how mike webster david morse died a. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl. Concussion 2015 football killed mike webster scene 110. Bennet omalus discovery of a new degenerative brain disease among football players inspired a movie and the wrath of the nfl. Will smith op zijn best, doch van dit soort films moet je fan zijn. Concussion is a 20 american drama film written and directed by stacie passon and starring robin weigert. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Eventually omalu realizes that websters brain is damaged, the result of years of. Concussion movie based on true story trailer starring will smith presented by donna odonnell figurski america loves football, but the national football league nfl fears a new movie that will be released on december 25, 2015.
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. 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. These movie questions can be used to accompany the movie concussion. Team owners in the nfl are already preparing their responses to the movie, concussion. Will smiths nfl drama concussion is set to be released on christmas day 2015, sony pictures announced tuesday. Peter landesman, jeanne marie laskas based on the gq article game brain. Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players. 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. Abstracts were identified, selections were made based upon inclusion criteria, and fulllength articles were obtained. Will smiths new movie concussion will be released on. The literature noted a lack of evaluation studies to determine the impact and outcome of concussion educational mandates in sport.
Dr bennet omalu, played by will smith in the film concussion. Footballs concussion crisis, got himself on a lot of tv shows, and took the chris nowinski cte show on the road. Dec 24, 2015 the real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible. He wrote a meticulously researched book, head games. Bennet omalu is based on true events and it discusses the growing issue of cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition caused by excessive concussions in the nfl.
Concussion billed itself to us audiences as the movie the nfl doesnt want you to see. Bennet omalu in his discovery of dementia caused by concussive blows verses the denials of the national football league nfl landesman, 2015. Jun 17, 2019 with the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. Marie laskas, who wrote the book concussion, on which the movie is based. 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. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. Starring will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse based on the 2009. The real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Concussion medic didnt identify head trauma syndrome as will. Dec 21, 2015 its the movies most dramatic scene and one that, taken at face value, has some terrifying implications. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful. The film is based on the real life struggle of nfl whistleblower dr.
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. Recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers. The response his findings elicit from the nfl quickly prove him mistaken. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a. The new movie concussion 2015 has actor will smith playing the affable nigerian dr. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain. Concussion the movie will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Bennet omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for gq that would go on to inspire the movie concussion. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the. Concussion full english full movie concussion full full movie, concussion full full movie streaming concussion full movie engsub watch concussion full english full movie online concussion full.
Concussion, the movie, may change way football is played. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie. The film follows the exploits of a married lesbian woman who gets in to prostitution, for complicated. 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. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskasone of my favorite writers on earth. With robin weigert, maggie siff, johnathan tchaikovsky, ben shenkman. Although not autobiographical, the story was partially inspired by passon herself suffering a mild concussion, in the same manner depicted in the film, shortly before she began writing the screenplay. Is the will smith movie concussion based on a true story. In this, part i of a twopart series on concussions and cte, timothy neal offers his impressions of the newlyreleased movie, concussion. Atlanta falcons coach asked nfl prospect eli apple, do you like men. It makes sense that the first sound one hears as the movie concussion opens is the cacophony of football.
Jeanne marie laskas first met the young forensic pathologist dr. Current and former nfl players react to concussion movie ive played in 165 games, including playoffs, participated in over 10,000 plays, and this. According to concussion, omalus work on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or cte. Concussion movie vs true story of bennet omalu, mike webster. 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. Concussion movie questions by ivan iniguez teachers pay. Omalu told her about a day in september 2002, when, in a dingy morgue in downtown pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would rattle america in ways hed. A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Bennet omalu, doctor behind concussion movie, wants to npr. Dec 18, 2015 concussion medic didnt identify head trauma syndrome as will smith film claims, say doctors this article is more than 4 years old.
Last, school based concussion intervention could include grades but changing curriculum has lagged far behind concussion research in athletics gleadhill, 2014. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts. Dec 03, 2015 it makes sense that the first sound one hears as the movie concussion opens is the cacophony of football. Dec 24, 2015 concussion appears to be based on both an article and a book, but, if thats too confusing, the most important thing to remember is that concussion is based on the true story of dr. Eventually omalu realizes that websters brain is damaged, the result of years of hits to the head playing football and many. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Rebecca skloot, author of the immortal life of henrietta lacks the story of dr.
It is a gift to countless families who otherwise might lose their sons the same way we lost so many other players to this irresponsible and reckless sport. Concussion 2015 t 2h 3m sports dramas this drama is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between nfl players concussions and brain disorders. With the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. 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.
With the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the. Bennet omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, discovers cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in a. Its the movies most dramatic scene and one that, taken at face value, has some terrifying implications. Concussion on dvd march 29, 2016 starring albert brooks, will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw. Bennet omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, discovers cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in a pro player and fights for the truth to be. The editing, by oscarwinner william goldenberg he won for argo and also put together zero dark thirty, for which he was also nominated, is brisk and inventive, managing to imbue excitement into montages in which omalu is doing nothing more pulsepounding than looking at a bunch of slides. I wish i could meet the writers of this movie so i could hug them and thank them for the boldness of this movie and the message is speaks. With will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. The new will smith movie concussion has put the spotlight back on the dangers of football. The movie is engaging and fascinating for much of its two hours. Bennet omalu will smith, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the autopsy of pittsburgh.
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