While
conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David
Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers
neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer's disease. Omalu
names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his
findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face
the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise
public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.
Will Smith stars in 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.
Initial release: December 25, 2015 (USA)
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