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Concussion

Release Date: Friday, December 25, 2015 Theaters

Director: Peter Landesman

Starring: Albert Brooks Will Smith Alec Baldwin Gugu Mbatha-Raw Bitsie Tulloch

PG-13 Drama N/A

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Plot

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Plot
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.
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Peter Landesman last directed Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Parkland. The film's writer Peter Landesman last wrote Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Kill the Messenger.

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Giannina Facio
Michael Schaefer
Ridley Scott

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Based on the October 2009 GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Even legends need a hero.
Also known as
Game Brain, Untitled NFL Concussion Project

Language
English

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Release Dates

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Concussion was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 25, 2015. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Joy, Daddy’s Home and Point Break.

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