But the new film concussion, starring will smith, is set to spread that message. Bennet omalu will smith discovers neurological deterioration that. Concussion movie clip tell the truth 2015 will smith, alec baldwin movie hd duration. What could have easily become an overly dark biopic delivers a compelling truth showcases the nfls faults through one of will smith s best. 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, the pathologist who unearthed the link between football and head trauma. Smith will produce with james lassiter, his partner at overbrook entertainment, now under the umbrella of smiths westbrook inc. Most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. December 25, 2015 will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Omalu and his quest that puts him at odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Will smith s new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. The nfls reaction to the concussion movie starring will. Written and directed by peter landesman, concussion includes among its stars will smith, gugu mbatharaw, alec baldwin, david morse, albert brooks, and arliss howard. 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.
Bennet omalu, in a scene from columbia pictures concussion. Dec 03, 2015 it makes sense that the first sound one hears as the movie concussion opens is the cacophony of football. Bennet omalu, played in this movie by will smith, laments to his wife prema, near the final quarter of concussion. Bennet omalu, a nigerian doctor who discovered the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as cte, which has become a hot. The discovery shook one of the most powerful organizations in the world because political and economic interests used to jeopardize the. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the. A solid performance from smith with an exploitative look on a recurring problem. The nfl is bracing for the coming will smith movie, concussion, which tackles the head injuries that have plagued the league. 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. Concussion, the movie, may change way football is played, viewed part 1 of 2 updated mar 22, 2019. Everything you need to know about concussion movie 2015.
Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront. Concussion 2015 their boogeyman scene 310 movieclips. Heres why will smiths new movie concussion can legally. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. The movie stars will smith in the leading role of dr. Nfl worried about will smiths movie, concussion set for. 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. Rent concussion 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Bennet omalu will smith discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that causes brain trauma for. The movie concussion, which depicts a doctors fight with the nfl over football brain trauma, is receiving mounting criticism, particularly from the family of the late football player dave duerson. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. However, its the life stories that hold the movie back. While the learning of the horrific turbulence that is a concussion makes for a very engaging bit of film. The movie is engaging and fascinating for much of its two hours. Concussion 2015 full movie lets join, full episode here.
Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. 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. I, robot bad boys ii concussion men in black men in black 3 mib 3 bluray. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Dec 21, 2015 will smith as bennet omalu in concussion. Concussion trailer has will smith tackling nfl head injuries b.
Gugu mbatharaw, left, and will smith in concussion, a film directed by peter landesman. Concussion 2015 while conducting an autopsy on former nfl football player mike webster david morse, forensic pathologist dr. The two previously worked together when smith starred in concussion, the 2015 drama landesman wrote and directed. I share the view of many that concussion, although not without its flaws and controversies, is certainly a brilliantly acted, written, and directed film. Mike florio of pro football talk reports, citing league sources. Nov 11, 2015 perhaps the most important thing to note about peter landesmans concussion is. Will smith turns in a solid performance, maybe oscarworthy perhaps, and helps anchor this journey. The films trailer depicts smith portraying the difficulty dr. Bennet omalu, played by will smith, and his struggle to warn the national football league of a brain condition that he discovered in. Concussion on dvd march 29, 2016 starring albert brooks, will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw. Also producing are matt jackson via jackson pictures and jason essex for anonymous nobodies. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Bennet omalu wonderfully played by will smith who uncovered a shocking revelation about the damaging effects football collisions have on its players.
Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. Omalu had in having his research taken seriously and the nfls efforts to keep the dangers of repetitive head trauma quiet. Aug 07, 2019 concussion 2015 full movie lets join, full episode here. Omalu will smith speaks about cte and the dangers of playing football at a nflpa conference. 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. The film concussion describes the incredible journey by nigerian dr. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a. 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. Bennet omalu will smith who after studying the brains of expros such as dave duerson adewale akinnuoyeagbaje and andre waters richard t. Concussion 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Will smith says his leading role in concussion enabled him to reconcile science and his christian faith. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesn.
Concussion is a splendid and structured story that hits its dramatic strides even with the cautious take. Aug 31, 2015 a line in a movie, it might as well be a warning to the nfl. 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. Concussion depicts the story of a neuropathologist, dr. A forensic neuropathologist discovers the first footballrelated brain trauma in the christmas day drama. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 158 produced by 11 music by 1 cinematography. Plot bennet omalu was a neuropathologist who made an important discovery. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. Concussion movie to put spotlight on nfls legal issues. 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 concussion trailer video hollywood reporter. He worked hard to dismantle the status quo of the sport environment. Trailer for concussion movie only start of headache.
Omalu will smith is frustrated about americas reaction to his medical findings and prema gugu mbatharaw encourages him to continue. Recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers. Bennett omalu whose research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy was initially rebuffed by the football league. Concussion, the movie, may change way football is played. More specifically, players whom often went misdiagnosed e. So when i got this screenplay, it was deeply conflicting, smith said of concussion, the movie that opens christmas day and blasts the nfl headon over the concussion crisis in the game. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain. With will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. Will smith touched by god on set of concussion the. Rent concussion 2015 starring will smith and alec baldwin on dvd and bluray. Concussion movie panned for inaccuracies, misportrayals. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Aug 31, 2015 will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. 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. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The nfls reaction to the concussion movie starring will smith sports illustrated on christmas day, a widerelease feature film headlined by a megawatt star will spread the story of ctes. 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.
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