Will smiths upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet. Concussion 2015 full movie lets join, full episode here. Concussion 2015 will smith, bennet omalu and director peter landesman on set of concussion. Smith s persona as well as the periodic moist signal that a good man is being driven to tears are especially crucial because the movie s version of dr. Although smith is the star of the film, this is a true ensemble movie, in which every performer enriches the tapestry. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesn. Sony pictures entertainments upcoming film, concussion, is a muchanticipated drama starring will smith that takes a look at the contentious issue of concussions in the realm of professional football. This december 25, 2015 watch will smith transform into dr. Movie delivers a hard hit to the nfl as it deals with data linking repeated blows to the heads of its players to dementia and a host of other problems.
Released december 25th, 2015, concussion stars will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw, arliss howard the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100. Concussion is a 2015 biographical sports drama movie that is based on the expose game brain, written by jeanne marie laskas and was published in gq magazine on september 14, 2009. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Parents need to know that concussion stars will smith as the reallife dr. But the new film concussion, starring will smith, is set to spread that message. While the learning of the horrific turbulence that is a concussion makes for a very engaging bit of film. To ensure people do not assume one concussion results in cte, it is pivotal that information about concussions be present and accurate. Will smith triumphs in timely drama that wont please nfl.
Read the concussion movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Here you find newly released and upcoming movie trailers. Omalu, a practitioner who has such pride in his profession that he corrects people who refer to him as mister with doctor, but who is so kindhearted, brilliant. Also stream concussion on your mobile, tablets and ipads plot.
However, its the life stories that hold the movie back. Omalu and his quest that puts him at odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. On its surface, concussion is a movie about football. Will smiths concussion lets you draw your own conclusions. Nov 11, 2015 perhaps the most important thing to note about peter landesmans concussion is that, despite some prerelease handwringing, worries that it would represent a whitewash of professional. Star plays the doctor who discovered a link between football injuries and earlyonset dementia that could lead to death in a film that seems sure. Dec 23, 2015 i am the wrong person to have discovered this, dr.
Concussion official film trailer 2 2015 will smith, gugu. Bennet omalu will smith discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease that causes brain trauma for football players. Sony pictures entertainment has released the second official trailer for concussion, a movie staring will smith that tells the story of the discovery of footballspecific head trauma. Dec 23, 2015 five days before the movie concussion hits theaters, one of the nfls brightest young stars took a running start and launched himself headfirst at the earhole of an opponents helmet this. Dec 27, 2015 the new will smith movie concussion has put the spotlight back on the dangers of football. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront. Bennet omalu will smith discovers neurological deterioration that. Concussion is based on the gq magazine article game brain by jeanne marie laskas. Rent concussion 2015 starring will smith and alec baldwin on dvd and bluray. The movie is called concussion, and its reportedly causing the nfl a bit of a headache. Dec 18, 2015 but the new film concussion, starring will smith, is set to spread that message. Will smith concussion trailer video hollywood reporter. Dec 25, 2015 will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs.
Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Five days before the movie concussion hits theaters, one of the nfls brightest young stars took a running start and launched himself headfirst at the earhole of an opponents helmet this. Bennet omalu, the pathologist who unearthed the link between football and head trauma. Will smith takes on the nfl in concussion trailer film the guardian. Our first concern is the title of the movie, concussion, because the primary focus is cte with minimal mention of concussions. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. Will smith is hardhitting in new movie concussion cnn. Concussion 2015 download movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. The second film with will smith as the lead role to be released by columbia pictures on december 25th.
Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte. Bennet omalu will smith has made a startling discovery. Rent concussion 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Everything you need to know about concussion movie 2015. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. Concussion on dvd march 29, 2016 starring albert brooks, will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw. The film about the nfls apparent cte epidemic feeds the pervasive national myths about head trauma. Aug 31, 2015 will smith goes head to head with the nfl in the first trailer for his upcoming sports drama concussion. Concussion official film trailer 2 2015 will smith. The amount of violence, sexual content, or language were. Bennet omalu, a nigerian forensic pathologist who conducts the autopsy of a former nfl star and discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte, the result of repetitive head injuries from years of playing football.
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. I, robot bad boys ii concussion men in black men in black 3 mib 3 bluray. Heres why will smiths new movie concussion can legally use nfl logos without the leagues consent. Aug 31, 2015 will smiths nfl head injury movie concussion reveals first trailer. So when i got this screenplay, it was deeply conflicting, smith said of concussion, the movie that opens christmas day and blasts the nfl headon over the concussion crisis in the game. Will smith stars in concussion 2015 film will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte upon conducting the autopsy of pittsburgh. Bennet omalu, played in this movie by will smith, laments to his wife prema, near the final quarter of concussion. Will smith movie concussion touches nerve for nfl cnn. Concussion lands a solid, wellacted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports drama structure is a little too safe to deserve a fullon dance in the end zone. Youre going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week. Dekosky eddie marsan how mike webster david morse died a. Bennet omalu, the nigerian immigrant who was the first to publish research on the. 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.
Dec 21, 2015 will smith as bennet omalu in concussion. Peter landesman on the set of the movie concussion. The nfls concussion crisis is going to hit the big screen with the film concussion, due out christmas day it stars will smith as bennet omalu, the real pittsburgh forensic pathologist who first. Cnn s rachel nichols sits down with actor will smith as he discusses his new movie. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. Perhaps the most important thing to note about peter landesmans concussion is that, despite some prerelease handwringing, worries that it would represent a whitewash of professional. Concussion 2015 while conducting an autopsy on former nfl football player mike webster david morse, forensic pathologist dr. Its the movies most dramatic scene and one that, taken at face value, has some terrifying implications. Will smith and dontez james in concussion 2015 will smith and jada. Concussion 2015 football killed mike webster scene 110.
Concussion sheds light on a major problem plaguing the nfl. Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. Will smiths film concussion causes controversy with nfl. Cnn s rachel nichols sits down with actor will smith as he discusses his new movie role in concussion. One thing ive noticed when smith essays such a performance in a movie thats not entirely bad and this movie is rather good. Most nfl fans know head injuries are a cause for concern in the sport. Concussion is another film about actual events that would better be served by a. Sep 27, 2016 will smiths 2015 film, concussion, went after the nfl and the dangers of head trauma. Smith admitted that he was surprised and thought the films focus on cte and head trauma would drive.
Bennet omalu takes the nfl to task for pro players footballrelated brain injuries in this christmas. Will smith was surprised concussion didnt stop people from. Will smith to star in new concussion film1966 magazine. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. As the will smith movie concussion highlights brain injuries in americas most popular sport a delayed health epidemic is putting the games. Its measured approach to the game, showcasing the beauty as well as the violence, should prevent the. Aug 31, 2015 the nfls concussion crisis is going to hit the big screen with the film concussion, due out christmas day it stars will smith as bennet omalu, the real pittsburgh forensic pathologist who first. A sensitive will smith anchors film that hits home. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in. Concussion 2015 pg 2h 3m hollywood movies this drama is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between nfl players concussions and brain disorders. Smiths persona as well as the periodic moist signal that a good man is being driven to tears are especially crucial because the movies version of dr. Dec 03, 2015 it makes sense that the first sound one hears as the movie concussion opens is the cacophony of football. Will smith turns in a solid performance, maybe oscarworthy perhaps, and helps anchor this journey. Theres been some controversy over whether the concussion filmmakers may have deleted scenes to.
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