Concussion

DVD - 2016

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. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful and beloved institutions in the world.

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Genres
Feature films
Sports films
Biographical films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
Published
Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2016]
Language
English
Other Authors
Peter Landesman, 1965- (film director), Jeanne Marie Laskas, 1958- (-)
Edition
Widescreen
Item Description
Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.
Widescreen (2.39:1).
"Based on a true story"--Container.
Special features: Inside the true story: discover the true story and meet the real people who inspired the film; Commentary with director Peter Landesman.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language.
Production Credits
Music, James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Salvatore Totino.