Dec 23, 2015 · Omalu is the real-life doctor who, while working as a forensic pathologist in Pittsburgh, discovered a new and terrifying brain disorder that he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. He discovered it performing an autopsy on a retired Pittsburgh Steeler named Mike Webster (movingly portrayed here by David Morse).

Sep 2, 2015 · A scene involving National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell that was considered too incendiary to be included in Sony ‘s upcoming head-trauma drama Concussion has been obtained by...

Omalu persuades newly appointed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to allow him to present his findings before a player safety committee, but he is barred from the committee meeting, forcing former NFL employee Bailes to do the presentation in his place.

Dec 23, 2015 · Concussion is new as far as the scale and reach—a Will Smith movie, released on Christmas—with which it tells the story, and explains the science that underpins it. Says Omalu, ”The truth is ...

May 1, 2024 · Roger Goodell (played by Luke Wilson) - NFL commissioner who initially dismisses Omalu's findings on CTE. The movie explores the impact of head trauma on the mental and psychological health of football players. It sheds light on the long-term consequences of CTE, such as severe issues and character changes.

Dec 23, 2015 · (Luke Wilson has a brief moment as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, presiding over a committee hearing.) In the midst of an ongoing debate, Concussion takes a side, but it’s not bullheaded, nor...

Roger Goodell (Luke Wilson) is made the new commissioner of the NFL. Bennet is called upon to speak at a summit for concussion. However, Julian later tells him that they don't want Bennet to speak, but rather for Julian to speak since he was the NFL's neurological consultant, leading the two men to conflict.

RELEASE DATE: December 25, 2015DIRECTOR: Peter LandesmanCAST: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Albert Brooks, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Eddie Marsa...

Dec 21, 2015 · Writer-director Peter Landesman, a journalist himself, based "Concussion" on a 2009 story in GQ by journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas about Omalu and the NFL's scandalous campaign...

Dec 23, 2015 · Directed by Peter Landesman (Parkland), the movie (**½; rated PG-13; opens nationwide Christmas Day) features Will Smith in his most transformative role as Bennet Omalu, a real-life forensic...