Concussion
7.1/10
Rating
123 min
Runtime
2015
Release Year
Peter Landesman
Director
Cast
Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse
Quick Synopsis
Concussion is a dramatic thriller based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, an American immigrant and forensic neuropathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated football injuries, in a professional football player. As he works to reveal the truth about the dangers of football-related brain trauma, Omalu faces strong opposition from the powerful National Football League, leading to a tense and emotional struggle to bring awareness to the issue.
Detailed Synopsis of 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 quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
