Concussion

Author

Peter Landesman

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Languages

English, French or Spanish dialogue; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English or French audio description tracks.

Performers

Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Morse, Albert Brooks, Mike O'Malley, Eddie Marsan, Hill Harper, Stephen Moyer, Richard T. Jones.

Publication Information

Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2016]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; thematic material including some disturbing images, and language.

Summary

American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu is 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--and beloved--institutions in the world.

Notes

Title from container.

"Based on a true story"--Container.

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

Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.

Special features: Inside the true story ; commentary with director Peter Landesman.