Concussion

Even legends need a hero

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Drama
History

Медіа

Overview

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.

Keywords

based on true story
doctor
biography
human brain
american football
medical drama
concussion
professional sports
brain damage
sports injury
nfl (national football league)
social justice
sports controversy
biographical drama
cte (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)
neuropathology
brain trauma research
scientific integrity
sports corruption
nfl cover‑up
sports ethics
player safety
institutional pressure
corporate intimidation
public health crisis

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 12, 2015
Original language: English
Spoken languages: english
Countries: Australia, United States of America, United Kingdom
Production: Columbia Pictures,Village Roadshow Pictures,LStar Capital,Scott Free Productions,Sony Pictures,The Cantillon Company,The Shuman Company,Cara Films,Village Roadshow Pictures, Columbia Pictures, The Cantillon Company, LStar Capital, The Shuman Company, Cara Films, Scott Free Productions
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $50,400,000
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt3322364