So, we started the my concussion story initiative to allow people to share their unique stories and advice for those going through it now or really for anyone to learn what it is like. Sep 02, 2015 concussion focuses on the incredible true story of bennet omalu, played by smith in the film, a forensic pathologist who discovered a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte in. Rebecca skloot, author of the immortal life of henrietta lacks the story of dr. Bennet omalu, football player mike webster, and omalus wife prema mutiso. Dec 22, 2015 the real story of the doctor who took on the nfl and inspired the will smith film concussion it took a foreigner who knew nothing about football to realize football was causing brain trauma in. Mar 31, 2016 the 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. Day film from writerdirector peter landesman, based on a true story, has troubling. I got my first concussion playing dodgeball in gym during my sophomore year.
With will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. Bennet omalu wonderfully played by will smith who uncovered a shocking revelation about the damaging effects football collisions have on its players. Ridley scotts idea of an nfl concussion film was inspired by dr. Although the film claims merely to be based on real events, it has been criticized for inaccuracies. The real story behind the movie concussion youtube. Her tenacity, resilience, and drive allows her to share her experience and help others who may be going through this unfortunate process identify. Is the will smith movie concussion based on a true story.
As with most movies based on true stories, the plot of concussion reportedly mirrors reallife events at times while deviating at others. Julian bailes, portrayed by alec baldwin in the film concussion, hopes the film will lead to more safety improvements. Have plans to see the new will smith film, concussion, this holiday season. Reallife doctor behind will smiths concussion speaks out. Bennet omalu, the forensic pathologist who in 2002 began researching the potentially devastating effects of cumulative head trauma on professional.
Aug 11, 2017 bennet omalu, the neuropathologist portrayed by will smith in the 2015 awardnominated film concussion. You might not have bought a movie ticket for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, but that is the actual syndrome at the heart of the movie. Bennet omalu about his work around the nfls concussion. Bennet omalu, who discovered and worked to diagnose the degenerative brain disease known as cte in football players, which led to a crisis for the nfl. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesn.
Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts. Why did concussion leave out the woman leading its game. In the nine months since the accident, nathan and his parents, christine and adam, have learned about the symptoms of concussion, the steps to take if a concussion occurs, and how to play safe to minimize the likelihood of a concussion. Thats heavy on the hollywood hype considering that. Concussion follows the sports drama formula and struggles pushing the story along. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovered that many deceased pro players suffered from a progressive degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy caused by repetitive brain impact, which often led to suicide. Jan 15, 2016 concussion is based on the true story of dr. Dec 24, 2015 concussion is a football movie that goes against the grain of its genre. Concussion movie based on true story trailer starring will smith presented by donna odonnell figurski america loves football, but the national football league nfl fears a new movie that will be released on december 25, 2015.
My concussion story we have found that it really helps to relate to others who have gone through a prolonged concussion recovery. So when the filmmaker saw that the new york times published an article alleging his film had been changed to please the nfl. The 2015 film concussion, which is nominated for an mtv movie award in the true story category, stars will smith as dr. Gods and kings, while he and facio were looking for an alist writer. Sullivan is also a voice for the pittsburgh steelers faithful, many of whom would oppose seeing one of their heroes, mike webster, cut open and dissected. Watch frontlines powerful documentary, league of denial, online or on the pbs channel of your roku or other digital device now and hear firsthand interviews with the real dr. From what i remember and from what friends told me later i fell forward while i was diving away from a ball. Advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. Because the film tells a story that is still unfolding, its ending is a little anticlimactic. Concussion is een amerikaanse biografische sportfilm uit 2015, geregisseerd en geschreven door peter landesman. Dec 03, 2015 thats because, while the film feels fresh and vibrant, its based on old news. Caseys concussion story and postconcussive syndrome pcs journey is a long and arduous one. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl.
Concussion depicts the true story of how american footballs honor got turned upside down. The film does have some problems, namely, that is somewhat generic and slow. Bennet omalu doctor, medical professional biography. If youve been paying attention to the sobering story line of concussions and head trauma in the nfl since the. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter. Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. Dec 18, 2015 concussion is a classic, yet unsettling, davidandgoliath story, with smith nominated for a best actor golden globe portraying a lowkey yet tenacious pioneer who paid a significant. Services and accommodations speechlanguage therapy, curriculum modiications, and behavioral strategies. The nfl, concussions, and the battle for truth by mark fainaruwada and steve fainaru. The real story, in a sense, is how omalus belief in the goodness of some institutions came under assault, and how he refused to become a cynic even after all that. Nevertheless, the movies production led to the creation of a foundation named after omalu to advance cte and concussion research.
The film concussion describes the incredible journey by nigerian dr. Although not autobiographical, the story was partially inspired by passon herself suffering a mild concussion, in the same manner depicted in the film, shortly before she began writing the screenplay. The doctor who inspired the movie concussion truth doesnt. Concussion 2015 12 2h 3m dramas this drama is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between nfl players concussions and brain disorders. The real story behind concussion with the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. Reallife concussion doctor says film captures struggle. Landesman stated the changes were made to portray the characters and story as accurately as possible to reduce the chance that the. Aug 07, 2019 concussion 2015 full movie blu ray stream stream concussion 2015 full movie concussion 2015 full movie with concussion 2015 full movie full stream concussion 2015 full movie high quality. Bennett omalus study about former nfl stars junior seau and dave duerson, both of whom committed suicide after suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte. Bennet omalu, a pathologist who becomes embroiled in a battle with the nfl after his research indicates that a football career can lead to lasting brain damage but just how true is the story. Bennet omalu will smith explains the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic.
For sports lovers, the christmas day film from writerdirector peter landesman, based on a true story, has troubling implications for a major u. I found a sports medicine doctor who specialized in concussion recovery who finally administered impact testing as well as other concussion precautions that i should have taken weeks ago. View more concussions changed the trajectory of my life. Concussion billed itself to us audiences as the movie the nfl doesnt want you to see. Experts say some of the science in the film concussion is not.
Dec 24, 2015 the real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Concussion is a 20 american drama film written and directed by stacie passon and starring robin weigert. If you like a little sports drama during the holiday season and dont feel like watching another rocky movie then you may want to catch a. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. As with most movies based on true stories, the plot of concussion reportedly mirrors real life events at times while deviating at others. Top 10 best movies based on true stories top 10 everything duration. Concussion and the serious impact of repeated head trauma. While the film is only 2 hours, it feels more like 2 and a half hours. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, but that is the actual syndrome at the.
Dec 21, 2015 i know that railing against the inaccuracies of a hollywood film based on real events is like yelling at the sky for being blue. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. In the film, omalu, portrayed by will smith, is the central character. For will smith, concussion is a step in the right direction. Team owners in the nfl are already preparing their responses to the movie, concussion.
The story behind the autopsy that changed football. But the films most remarkable quality is perhaps the way zhuk so delicately arranges these two currentsnamely, the more absurd elements that initiate the film and the progressively visceral sequences where velya might as well be the little girl with the dead cat in satantango, a much more nihilistic take on postsoviet desolation. Concussions can affect kids and teens in the classroom section 504 plans may be have a disability temporary or permanent that affects their performance in any manner. Midway through concussion, the film s already grim focus gets a fiery exclamation point. Jan 12, 2016 recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. It is based on the true story of dr bennet omalu, a. Football dementia, depression, and death by md bennet omalu. Even a ding, getting your bell rung, or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. Bennet omalu to expose the risk, and their story is told in the movie concussion, opening christmas day. Nov 12, 2015 concussion writerdirector peter landesman is a former journalist. Bennet omalu is the doctor who helped expose the dangers of concussions and is now played by will smith on the big screen.
Reallife concussion doctor says film captures struggle to. Nevertheless, the film makes for uncomfortable viewing for anyone. Dec 24, 2015 oscarnominated actor will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the true story of forensic neuropathologist bennet omalu, who made the first discovery of the footballrelated. In researching the concussion true story, we discovered that omalus coworker in the movie, daniel sullivan mike omalley, is a fictional character who opposes omalus unorthodox methods, including talking to cadavers the real omalu did that. Based on a remarkable true story, no matter the risks. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain.
Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain. In february 2012, during a hockey practice drill, nathan fraser, age 12, sustained a concussion. Listed below are five quick facts about the true story. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskasone of my favorite writers on earth. The real story of the doctor who took on the nfl and inspired the will smith film concussion it took a foreigner who knew nothing about football to realize football was causing brain trauma in. Concussion movie vs true story of bennet omalu, mike webster. More specifically, players whom often went misdiagnosed e. The personal stories of those affected by concussions and seeking to raise concussion awareness. Ben anamalu, the real life physician who diagnosed cte, a brain disease caused by brain trauma affecting a number of pro players. Jun 17, 2019 the real story behind concussion with the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr.
When hes called an american hero near the end of the movie, the truth of that phrase, as well as all the contradictions that trail in its wake, are vividly felt. For some reason, i didnt put my hands out in front of. A tbi, including concussion, is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Reallife doctor behind will smiths concussion speaks. A tbi can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. The real story of the doctor who took on the nfl and. He put me on complete cognitive and physical rest for two weeks, banning me from school work, synchro practices, and even television. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Concussion billed itself to us audiences as the movie the nfl. 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. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Even will smith said, omalus story could only happen in america. The real story behind concussion december 22, 2015 erik ernst leave a comment.
How sony changed concussion to make the nfl or their. There were many missed opportunities for making it even more dramatic without taking overdramatizing. Concussion on dvd march 29, 2016 starring albert brooks, will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw. Brent sullivan is running a halfmarathon to help him fight through pcs and raise awareness about concussions. Sullivan is also a voice for the pittsburgh steelers faithful, many of whom would oppose seeing one. As an astudent and star soccer player, sarah is accustomed to hard work. Everything you need to know about concussion movie 2015.
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