Five days before the movie concussion hits theaters. Dec 24, 2015 in concussion, will smith is bringing the controversial true story of how one doctor discovered cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy a brain disease caused by the repetitive head trauma. Concussion brought in some heavyweights for this movie. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu and. Bennet omalu as he discovered the dangers that regular concussions present to football players, and named the disease cte, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Will smith does such a masterful job of playing the role of a man who refuses to relent in the face of such a horrendous truth. Dec 23, 2015 five days before the movie concussion hits theaters. Concussion billed itself to us audiences as the movie the nfl. Aug 31, 2015 will smith wows in concussion trailer, matthew mcconaugheys new leading lady and more in pop news. I was reminded of wilson and rodgerss ongoing theological debate while watching concussion, the new movie starring will smith, which is based on the true story of dr. Both of these elements reinforce the import of concussion, and give it significant weight, though the movie is somewhat undercut by the restrictions that come with telling a true story.
Concussion movie to put spotlight on nfls legal issues. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the autopsy of pittsburgh steelers center mike webster and who subsequently fought against the nfls concerted efforts to suppress and discredit his research. As with most movies based on true stories, the plot of concussion reportedly mirrors reallife events at times while deviating at others. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. Bennett omalu l and will smith, who portrayed him in the film. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in. Concussion of the season concussion protocol, directed by josh begley and produced by oscar winner laura poitras, is making its debut just a few days.
Theres a broad definition of what living out of your car is. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made. Dekosky eddie marsan how mike webster david morse died after a series of concussions sustained. From time to time, yes, i did sleep in my car and stay in my car, webster admitted to the st. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl after his research indicates that a football career can lead to lasting brain damage but just how true is the story. It is a great society because it encourages you to be yourself. Jun 17, 2019 the real story behind concussion with the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. Will smith movie concussion touches nerve for nfl cnn. Experts say some of the science in the film concussion is not.
With will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. Day film from writerdirector peter landesman, based on a true story. In concussion, will smith is bringing the controversial true story of how one doctor discovered cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy a brain disease caused by the repetitive head trauma. Will smith battles nfl in film based on a true story updated jan 11, 2019. Concussion movie vs true story of bennet omalu, mike webster. Atlanta falcons coach asked nfl prospect eli apple, do you like men. The nfls reaction to the concussion movie starring will. Reallife concussion doctor says film captures struggle. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Sony pictures has released the first trailer and poster for this important topic. All of the characters in this movie help us all to see that this is more than just a fictitious story that we get to enjoy and then walk away from. Mar 31, 2016 the 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. Starring will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse based on the 2009 gq article game brain by jeanne marie laskas.
Doctors told us that john wasnt going to live through the night, says joyce smith. Before leaving, he urges the nfl to tell the truth. Even will smith said, omalus story could only happen in america. The national football league nfl knows that its achilles heel is the high risk of brain injury to its players, not only from. In concussion, will smith is bringing the controversial true story of how one doctor discovered cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy a. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn, hypermotivated coroner working in pittsburgh. Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. Will smith does not expect any backlash from the national football league over his upcoming film concussion but says the movie may. Will smith and a love story tacked onto the side, more accessible than ever to moms and dads who will make decisions about whether or not. Reallife doctor behind will smith s concussion speaks out. Jan 12, 2016 with this powerfully impressive resume, it only makes sense that will smith would be cast in the in the lead role of concussion. 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. Bennet omalu, who discovered and worked to diagnose the degenerative brain disease known as cte in football players, which led to a crisis for the nfl. Nov 12, 2015 of course, landesman knew concussion, based on the true story of dr.
Concussion a mustsee movie even if it hurts to watch concussion is especially disturbing, and important, in the scenes that depict former. Concussion 2015 football killed mike webster scene 110. Reallife doctor behind will smiths concussion speaks out. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl. 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. Will smiths concussion movie trailer must be terrifying. Concussion billed itself to us audiences as the movie the nfl doesnt want you to see. Concussion trailer has will smith tackling nfl head injuries. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl after his research indicates that a football career can lead to lasting brain damage but just how true is the story read. A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Is the will smith movie concussion based on a true story. Dec 24, 2015 the real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Aug 31, 2015 debuting a trailer for a will smith movie in the middle of a sports illustrated column isnt exactly hollywood marketing 101, but for concussion, a drama about head injuries in the n.
The concussion true story confirms that pro football hall of fame member mike webster did live out of his pickup truck for a period of 18 months, but according to webster, he wasnt exactly homeless. Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Concussion makes a christian argument against football.
Like a football game, the first quarter of this film is a little slow, but when the hard knocks start coming, will smith and concussion pack an emotional punch. Bennet omalu is the doctor who helped expose the dangers of concussions and is now played by will smith on the big screen. The film concussion deals with that on going drama just fine as it follows the. Jan 12, 2016 six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. The official trailer for concussion was released on monday, and the upcoming film must scare the crap out of at least some of the big wigs at nfl headquarters. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. Concussion movie based on true story trailer starring will smith presented by donna odonnell figurski america loves football, but the national football league nfl fears a new movie that will be released on december 25, 2015. The 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. The truelife story began unfolding in september 2002 when omalu, then.
Bennet omalus discovery of deadly brain injury called cte in professional football players that the nfl tried to discredit. Concussion stars will smith and is based on a true story as it delves into nfl brain trauma. Dec 31, 2015 concussion makes a christian argument against football. Doctor garrett dennis haysbert tells the family this in the movie and it lines up with the breakthrough true story. This drama is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between nfl players concussions and brain disorders. Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the. If you like a little sports drama during the holiday season and dont feel like watching another rocky movie then you may want to catch a showing of concussion, due out christmas day. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront. Aug 31, 2015 concussion stars will smith and is based on a true story as it delves into nfl brain trauma. The film concussion deals with that on going drama just fine as it follows the research and.
But the new film concussion, starring will smith, is set to spread that message. Fans excited for college football bowl games and another weekend of nfl contests could be in for an eyeopening experience as the movie concussion, starring will smith, is set for its nationwide. Bennet omalu will smith, 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. Based on the true story of the doctor who discovered cte chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players, and the uphill battle he faced in bringing the information to the public. Aug 31, 2015 will smith joins forces with writerdirector peter landesman kill the messenger and producer ridley scott on concussion, a true story based sports drama that sony pictures will release in theaters just before 2015 draws to a close in order to capitalize on the films potential as an award season contender, no doubt. Dec 25, 2015 will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport.
Rocky movie then you may want to catch a showing of concussion, due out. At the climactic moment of concussion, a docudrama out christmas day about the young coroner in pittsburgh who took on the nfl, the fbi turns up. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. In focusing on the impulses of the people at the center of this true story nigerianborn forensic pathologist.
Will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. Debuting a trailer for a will smith movie in the middle of a sports illustrated column isnt exactly hollywood marketing 101, but for concussion, a drama about head injuries in the n. Though his heartbeat had returned, john only had brainstem function and his blood oxygen levels were critical. Reallife doctor behind will smiths concussion speaks. Posted dec 21, 2015 by joanna connors, the plain dealer. Breakthrough vs the true story of the john smith drowning miracle.
The real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Will smith and a love story tacked onto the side, more accessible than ever to moms. Will smith was afraid to star in concussion the movie is spiritually true, karmically true, in many ways its actively true, he said. Protests, emails show in the movie concussion, will smith portrays bennet omalu, whose work helped diagnose the.
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