The international cricket council has also allowed concussion replacements for the first time, with smith becoming the first concussed player ever. Watch the trailer for concussion starring will smith. Dr bennet omalu, played by will smith in the film concussion, says accusations that he overstated his role in the discovery of the condition cte are totally false. A third of the way through, football had been mentioned only once.
They argue that kids, parents and coaches are part of a matrix that can either create a joyful youth sports environment, or a nasty stew of. I share the view of many that concussion, although not without its flaws and controversies, is certainly a brilliantly acted, written, and directed film. This book is distributed under the terms of the creative commons. More specifically, players whom often went misdiagnosed e. Concussion is about the nfl trying to to coverup a chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte epidemic in the game, and one doctors smith mission to uncover the truth.
Books and information on effects of mild brain injury and concussion in adults concussion is the most common type of brain injury but there is nothing mild about it. Concussion by jeanne marie laskas goodreads share book. The headsup on sport concussion is a concise introductory book on sport. Bennet omalu, a nigerian doctor working in pittsburgh who examines the body and brain of deceased local hero mike webster david morse. Will smiths concussion lets you draw your own conclusions. Jan 12, 2016 six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. His story is told in the major motion picture concussion, starring will smith. Although the biomechanics of concussion is a research area that spans many length scales, there is now substantial work across these scales that establish a coordinated approach for better understanding of concussive brain injury and how new technologies can be developed to reduce the incidence of concussion.
Dec 22, 2015 will smith saw dead people filming concussion bryan alexander. Potentially catastrophic if not detected early, concussions have ended the careers of many notable professional playersand its estimated that in high school football alone, about 1 in 5 players suffers a concussion. Bennet omalu in his battle to reveal the truth behind the footballrelated brain trauma, cte. Will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr.
Nov 11, 2012 san francisco 49ers quarterback alex smith suffered a concussion on a play during the first half of sundays game against the st. Concussions happen at all levels of sport, from the earliest levels through the professional ranks. Taut, gripping, and gorgeously told, concussion is the stirring true story of one unlikely mans courageous decision to stand up to a multibilliondollar colossus bent on silencing him, and to tell the world the truth. Concussion 2015 the nfl owns neuroscience scene 210. Nov 25, 2015 concussion, starring will smith, hits the nfl hard. In jeanne marie laskass book concussion, omalu describes feeling unable to move. Bennet ifeakandu omalu born september 30, 1968 is a nigerian american physician, forensic. Full text of websters pronouncing dictionary of the english language.
Jeanne marie laskas is the author of seven books, including concussion, hidden america, and the exact same moon. Concussion medic didnt identify head trauma syndrome as. Will smith concussion frances ohanenye, a literary nomad. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Will smith thought concussion was going to have a bigger. Will smiths confidence goes quiet in the workmanlike concussion. Both jeanne marie laskas book and gq article on dr.
Will smith shines as doctor who revealed nfl brain injuries. Why pop warner isnt worried a new movie, starring will smith, looks at the nfls concussion problem. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book. Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will.
Will smith gives a borderline insufferable performance. Her book builds on game brain, a 2014 article she wrote for gq about omalus work. Why will smiths concussion may actually impact the nfl. A concussion is a traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function. Concussion recounts how one doctor challenged nfl culture. These books on mild brain injury and concussion provide information on the symptoms and treatment of mild brain injury and post concussion syndrome. Will smith to play discoverer of cte in nfl concussion movie.
In the film, omalu, portrayed by will smith, is the central character. Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskasone of my favorite writers on. At the climactic moment of concussion, a docudrama out christmas day about the young coroner in pittsburgh who took on the nfl, the fbi turns up. Concussion takes two things that america has consistently lovedwill smith and investigative medical proceduralsand pits them against an even bigger cultural touchstone. This book, concussion, is more than just a summary of evidence of the brain damage that occurs to professional. After watching concussion on christmas day with my daughter, cassie, and my soninlaw, corel, i meant to sit down and craft a very praiseworthy article about will smiths oscarworthy performance, but keyaira kelly of majicatl beat me to it. And maybe that explains why the 47year old smith wanted to do concussion. Will smith s new film was ripped from the headlines. In the section on the biomechanics of concussion, the committee responds to the. Will smith has starred in a hit tv show, critically acclaimed films, and numerous boxoffice successesbut that doesnt. Its easy to see why concussion s failure to score an oscar nomination was considered as a sign of the awards lack.
If seen by millions of americans, the film concussion will no doubt make a major impact on the sport of football as we know it. Nigeriaborn bennet omalu is perhaps an unlikely hero, a medical doctor boardcertified in four areas of pathology, anatomic, clinical, forensic, and neuropathology, and a wellrounded specialist in death. Nov 24, 2015 a maddening, wellconstructed tale of medical discovery and corporate coverup, set in morgues, laboratories, courtrooms, and football fields. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Written and directed by peter landesman, concussion includes among its stars will smith, gugu mbatharaw, alec baldwin, david morse, albert brooks, and arliss howard. Using the example of ruettiger, whose experience as a notre dame football walkon inspired the 1994 film, rudy, the authors rail against disrespectful behavior in sports, at any level. This summary of concussion includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. What i liked this book was such an unexpected surprise for me. The nigerianborn doctor who helped identify the brain damage afflicting many pro. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn forensic pathologist known for his seminal research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte, a degenerative brain disease largely found in people who have sustained repetitive brain trauma. Bennet omalu wonderfully played by will smith who uncovered a shocking revelation about the damaging effects football collisions have on its players.
Concussion will smith and albert brooks overview filmmaker peter landesman parkland wrote and directed this sportsthemed drama based on jeanne marie laskas gq article game brain, about the potentially horrific cost of playing football. Dec 25, 2015 will smith takes on the nfl in the new drama, concussion. Dec 23, 2015 actor and football dad will smith on playing the concussion doctor the film centers on the man who linked a brain disease to football player deaths. If you saw the film concussion, starring will smith, you know that bennet omalu is the unlikely figure who rocked the foundation of the. Oscarnominated actor will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the true story of forensic neuropathologist bennet. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. Steve smiths test concussion reignites debate about. Rebecca skloot, author of the immortal life of henrietta lacks the story of dr. Neuroscience, biomechanics, and risks of concussion in the. Will smith enlightened by playing concussion doctor cbs news. Omalu will smith that the nfl is out to discredit him. The movie is called concussion, and its reportedly causing the nfl a bit of a headache.
Dec 03, 2015 if seen by millions of americans, the film concussion will no doubt make a major impact on the sport of football as we know it. Will smith stars as an american hero who took on an institution to deliver the truth. Oct 06, 2015 concussion is a so much more than a football book. Oscarnominated actor will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on. A gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young. In the movie, smiths character is vilified after he went public. Advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to.
Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. Verdict this book spins a provocative tale that is somewhat marred by an overemphasis on peripheral issues related to the trial of omalus boss cyril wecht, yet it will attract a large audience owing to the upcoming film concussion starring will smith. Dec 28, 2015 if you are looking for a movie that you can get into and draw your own conclusions after everything is said and done, concussion is the one for you. Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. Bennet omalu who stumbled upon an insidious brain disorder affecting football players that began. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and other areas.
The film concussion describes the incredible journey by nigerian dr. Concussion recounts how one doctor challenged nfl culture of denial. Nov 11, 2015 smith answered, and on the other end of the call was scott, a producer on the movie who had never before worked with smith, confidently saying this about the concussion role. Nov 20, 2015 concussion recounts how one doctor challenged nfl culture of denial. Actor and football dad will smith on playing the concussion doctor the film centers on the man who linked a brain disease to football player deaths. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and. That discovery and its aftermath are the basis for jeanne marie laskas latest book, concussion. Dec 23, 2015 will smith enlightened by playing concussion doctor. Books on mild brain injury and concussion in adults. Film follows true story of bennet omalu, forensic pathologist who discovered cte.
Your holistic manual for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and care. Will smiths upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet. Bennet omalu inspired the film starring will smith. Concussion star will smith says learning the risks of repetitive head trauma in football was a revelation for me this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Sep 27, 2016 will smith thought concussion was going to have a bigger impact. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. Full text of websters pronouncing dictionary of the. Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle, combined with outlookhotmail, facebook. Now a major motion picture starring will smith, concussion is the riveting, unlikely story of. Bennet omalu, played by will smith, turns to his future wife, prema mutiso, played by gugu mbatharaw, and tells her. For will smith, concussion is a step in the right direction. Will smith can vividly recall the first time he saw a dead body laid out on a morgue table. Aug 31, 2015 the nfls concussion crisis is going to hit the big screen with the film concussion, due out christmas day it stars will smith as bennet omalu, the real pittsburgh forensic pathologist who first. Read excerpts from the book in the atlantic and the wall street journal.
Sitting on the couch in their apartment, watching a clip reel of nfl hits and falls on a small television in front of them, omalu shows mutiso a peach in a mason jar full of water that is. Bennet omalu, the discoverer of brain disease cte, in an upcoming movie called concussion, scheduled for a christmas day release. In concussion, will smith plays pioneering doctor who challenged the nfl. The article was later expanded by laskas into a book, concussion penguin random house, 2015, and adapted into a drama film of the same name. Nov 05, 2015 starring will smith, the film follows the true story of dr.
Book by concussion doctor is recommended reading for parents of. Will smith s upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet. Will smiths film concussion causes controversy with nfl. Alex smith suffers concussion for san francisco 49ers. The concussion crisis has changed the face of sports as we know it and it has brought to surface the incredible importance of our brain health. Will smiths new film was ripped from the headlines. Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront. 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. With the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr. If you are looking for a movie that you can get into and draw your own conclusions after everything is said and done, concussion is the one for you. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie laskas, published in 2009 by gq magazine. Dec 24, 2015 will smith takes on the nfl in concussion, image courtesy of sony sony announced yesterday that it will be offering free admission for all nfl players to see their upcoming will smith drama. The time is now for us to make our brain the number one priority so that education and awareness can take effect, and begin to change the way we approach the health of our athletes from youth to.
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