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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. Omalu's emotional...

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Other Authors: Landesman, Peter, 1965- (Screenwriter), Smith, Will, 1968- (Actor), Baldwin, Alec, 1958- (Actor), Brooks, Albert, 1947- (Actor), Mbatha-Raw, Gugu, 1983- (Actor), Morse, David, 1953- (Actor), Howard, Arliss (Actor), Reiser, Paul (Actor), Wilson, Luke, 1971- (Actor), Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adewale, 1967- (Actor), O'Malley, Mike, 1966- (Actor), Moyer, Stephen (Actor), Laskas, Jeanne Marie, 1958-
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
French
Spanish
Published: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2016]
Subjects:
Omalu, Bennet I. > (Bennet Ifeakandu) > Drama.
National Football League > Drama.
Football players > Drama.
Brain > Concussion > Drama.
Football injuries > Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Medical films (Motion pictures)
Sports films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Summary: 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. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful -- and beloved -- institutions in the world.
Item Description: Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.
Widescreen (2.39:1).
Special features: Inside the true story: discover the true story and meet the real people who inspired the film; Commentary with director Peter Landesman.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language.
Production Credits: Music, James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Salvatore Totino.

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