With the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. Concussion was released on digital hd on march 15, 2016, before being released two weeks later on dvd, bluray and 4k ultra hd on march 29, 2016. My stuff see what youve rented or purchased on demand, including recently browsed or watched. Omalu, offering a strong example of integrity and perseverance, goes up against the powerful nfl. Concussion, the movie, may change way football is played. The movie is emotionally and spiritually accurate all the way through, concussions writerdirector peter landesman told the new york times on wednesday, in response to griping from. Watch concussion online full movie from 2015 yidio. Everything you need to know about concussion movie 2015. In the new movie concussion, premiering christmas day, will smith plays a forensic pathologist who discovers neurological deterioration chronic traumatic encephalopathy in football players. Concussion movie panned for inaccuracies, misportrayals. Concussion is a sports drama film which focuses on cte or chromic traumatic encephalopathy. Best movies on demand top 25 movies on demand paste. Recent release concussion is the rare movie that agitates scientists and sports lovers alike. According to the center for disease control and prevention, a.
I was witness to two big events in the world of professional american football this weekend. Starz delivers exclusive original series and the best hollywood hits. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Concussion lands a solid, wellacted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports drama structure is a little too safe to deserve a fullon dance in the end zone. Of the two events, the more damning, the more worrisome for the league, was the playoff game. The movie doesnt arrive until december 25th, but some concussion movie nfl controversy is stirring up about some changes made to soften the blow to the nfl. Concussion not just the movie premier sport psychology.
With robin weigert, maggie siff, johnathan tchaikovsky, ben shenkman. Watch the full length movie of concussion 20 online or on the fios mobile app. The movie is engaging and fascinating for much of its two hours. Concussion is a 2015 biographical sports drama movie that is based on the expose game brain, written by jeanne marie laskas and was published in gq magazine on september 14, 2009. 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. Concussion on dvd march 29, 2016 starring albert brooks, will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw.
Sony executives altered the script of its forthcoming movie concussion in order to avoid antagonising the us nfl. Concussion 20 abby robin weigert may have a loving family and all of the creature comforts in life, but even so, she cant fight a growing feeling of discontent. The real doctors behind concussion movie speak out. Say goodbye to the outside world, or friends, and human existence because after seeing this list of films that are available to rent on demand.
In this, part i of a twopart series on concussions and cte, timothy neal offers his impressions of the newlyreleased movie, concussion. Cte is caused by repeated major head injuries such as concussions which often cause serious, devitalizing problems for as long as a person lives. Concussion movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. A sensitive will smith anchors film that hits home. Most people wouldnt complain about this issue because they might be embarrassed but with me, its the principal so pride be damned. 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. In this film based on an article in gq magazine, a forensic. Its not just because concussion is about a marriage between two women, although that is part of it. Heres why will smiths new movie concussion can legally. Sexy, edgy drama about lesbian housewifes midlife crisis explicitly sexy. The precise link between professional football and severe neurological damage, however, hadnt been identified until recently via a controversial series of events. Bennet omalu, a nigerian forensic pathologist who conducts the autopsy of a former nfl star and discovers chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte, the result of repetitive head injuries from years of playing football. Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain.
Tv shows view network and premium shows by episode or season. He goes on to spread the word about concussions to help keep athletes safe. Her life just cant be only about the house, the kids and the wife. Concussion movie nfl controversy swirling before release. The movie concussion, which depicts a doctors fight with the nfl over football brain trauma, is receiving mounting criticism, particularly from the family of the late football player dave duerson. Students will be introduced to the problem of injuries caused by concussion and repeated head trauma in football and other sports.
At a time when most football fans are gearing up for super bowl 50, the movie concussion has made itself impossible for even casual observers of the sport to ignore. Omalu will smith is frustrated about americas reaction to his medical findings and prema. Current and former nfl players react to concussion movie ive played in 165 games, including playoffs, participated in over 10,000 plays, and this. Omalus emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful. The real doctors behind concussion movie, bennet omalu. Concussion is a 20 american drama film written and directed by stacie passon and starring robin weigert. Parents need to know that concussion stars will smith as the reallife dr. After a blow to the head, abby decides she cant do it anymore. Bennett omalu whose research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy was initially rebuffed by the football league. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. Concussion is more than just a movie, it is a revelation, and it absolutely and completely changed my life.
Concussion is a wellwritten inspiring tale of david vs. Watch concussion trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Before the movie was released to the public, sports illustrateds monday morning quarterback screened it for 70 former nfl players and their families. Released december 25th, 2015, concussion stars will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw, arliss howard the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100. I watch this movie and i know we were paid to hurt people, former linebacker keith mccants told sports illustrated at the time. Robin weigert stars as a suburban lesbian whose midlife crisis finds her drifting away from her supertense wife julie fain lawrence, flirting with a female friend sexy maggie siff and turning tricks while redecorating a downtown apartment. Dont put life on hold watch shows on your schedule, with verizon. With a few minor exceptions, the movie conveys the essence of the actual occurrences. I watched the movie concussion and i saw the ugly contest which was the pittsburgh vs. In concussion protocol, a short that clocks in at around five minutes and was published on the intercept thursday, begley documents every single concussion that happened in the n. In part ii, which will be posted on friday at 10 a. For many today, the observation that football causes concussions is such an intuitive proposition that it borders on the redundant. Will smith is up for a golden globe as best actor for concussion.
Many of the cable companies have branded their movies on demand service, so timewarner and charter customers will be looking for spectrum, comcast ondemand is branded xfinity, verizon goes by. Watch the full length movie of concussion 2015 online or on the fios mobile app. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy. One of the most impactful scenes in concussion is a brief and wordless one. Movies browse movies plus suggestions of other titles based on what youve watched previously. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Do it all on the go, with your verizon fios subscription. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs.
Watch movies and tv shows online with fios on demand verizon. Use your fios account to stream the latest shows online. Concussion, a new film written and directed by stacie passon, takes this wellworn storyline and makes something unique out of it, something fresh and bizarre. Will smiths concussion makes a serious impact cinematically speaking, 2015 may go down as the year of the villain. Written and directed by stacie passon in an auspicious directing debut effort, and produced by rose troche, concussion is a poignant sexual examination of abby robin weigert in a star making.
If you are a verizon fios customer, youre in luck, because verizon fios has a really stacked on demand selection at the current moment. The editing, by oscarwinner william goldenberg he won for argo and also put together zero dark thirty, for which he was also nominated, is brisk and inventive, managing to imbue excitement into montages in which omalu is doing nothing more pulsepounding than looking at a bunch of slides. Goliath with excellent acting, direction, and cinematography. Heres why will smiths new movie concussion can legally use nfl logos without the leagues consent.
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