Dr. Bennet Omalu
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Set during the 2000s, the film stars Will Smith as Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the National Football League trying to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) brain degeneration suffered by professional football players.
Dec 25, 2015 · A biographical drama about Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovered the link between football and brain trauma. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn more about the true story behind the movie.
- (101K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Peter Landesman
- 2015-12-25
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.
Concussion is a 2015 film starring Will Smith as a doctor who discovers the link between football and brain damage. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to rent or buy online.
- (206)
- Peter Landesman
- PG-13
- Will Smith
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 Brooks ...
- 2 min
- 19.3M
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
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.
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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.
