Title:
Concussion. Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with LStar Capital and Village Roadshow Pictures ; a Scott Free/Shuman Company/Cara Films/Cantillion Company production ; produced by Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, David Wolthoff, Larry Shuman, Elizabeth Cantillon ; written and directed by Peter Landesman.
Author:
Scott, Ridley, film producer.
Smith, Will, 1968- actor.
Baldwin, Alec, 1958- actor.
Brooks, Albert, 1947- actor.
Morse, David, 1953- actor.
Howard, Arliss, actor.
Reiser, Paul, actor.
Wilson, Luke, 1971- actor.
Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adewale, 1967- actor.
Motion picture adaptation of (work): Laskas, Jeanne Marie, 1958- Game brain.
Columbia Pictures, production company.
Village Roadshow Pictures, production company.
Scott Free Productions, production company.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm), film distributor.
Publication Information:
Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2016]
Call Number:
PN1997.2 .C667 2016
Abstract:
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. Omalu’s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful – and beloved – institutions in the world.
Added Uniform Title:
Container of (work): Concussion (Motion picture)
Container of (expression): Concussion (Motion picture). French.
Container of (expression): Concussion (Motion picture). Spanish.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
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.
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MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language.
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