Drama · United States of America · 2015 · 2h 3m

Concussion

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Director
Peter Landesman
Cast
Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes Albert Brooks as Dr. Cyril Wecht Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso David Morse as Mike Webster Arliss Howard as Dr. Joseph Maroon
Crew
Salvatore Totino — Director of Photography William Goldenberg — Editor James Newton Howard — Original Music Composer Peter Landesman — Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas — Writer Ridley Scott — Producer
Tagline

Even legends need a hero

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
american footballconcussionbiographybased on true storydoctorsocial justiceprofessional sportsbrain damagesports injurynfl (national football league)medical dramahuman brain
Key Collaborators
Peter Landesman Director Salvatore Totino Director of Photography William Goldenberg Editor James Newton Howard Original Music Composer Peter Landesman Writer Jeanne Marie Laskas Writer Ridley Scott Producer David Wolthoff Producer Elizabeth Cantillon Producer Larry Shuman Producer Giannina Facio Producer David Crank Production Design
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