A third of the way through, football had been mentioned only once. Will smiths upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet. This book is distributed under the terms of the creative commons. In the section on the biomechanics of concussion, the committee responds to the. Rebecca skloot, author of the immortal life of henrietta lacks the story of dr. Concussions happen at all levels of sport, from the earliest levels through the professional ranks. Concussion by jeanne marie laskas goodreads share book.
More specifically, players whom often went misdiagnosed e. Its easy to see why concussion s failure to score an oscar nomination was considered as a sign of the awards lack. Will smith concussion frances ohanenye, a literary nomad. 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. The nigerianborn doctor who helped identify the brain damage afflicting many pro. Her book builds on game brain, a 2014 article she wrote for gq about omalus work. I share the view of many that concussion, although not without its flaws and controversies, is certainly a brilliantly acted, written, and directed film. 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. Why will smiths concussion may actually impact the nfl.
Bennet omalu, a nigerian doctor working in pittsburgh who examines the body and brain of deceased local hero mike webster david morse. Bennet omalu, the discoverer of brain disease cte, in an upcoming movie called concussion, scheduled for a christmas day release. 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. Bennet ifeakandu omalu born september 30, 1968 is a nigerian american physician, forensic. 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. 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. Will smith s new film was ripped from the headlines.
Concussion 2015 the nfl owns neuroscience scene 210. In concussion, will smith plays pioneering doctor who. The headsup on sport concussion is a concise introductory book on sport. Both jeanne marie laskas book and gq article on dr. 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. The truth about will smiths concussion and bennet omalu. Watch the trailer for concussion starring will smith. Will smith gives a borderline insufferable performance. 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. Bennet omalu in his battle to reveal the truth behind the footballrelated brain trauma, cte. Oct 06, 2015 concussion is a so much more than a football book.
Will smith is the lead actor in concussion, a medical drama thriller based on the astonishing true story of american immigrant dr. Omalu will smith that the nfl is out to discredit him. 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. This summary of concussion includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Will smith thought concussion was going to have a bigger. Bennet omalu who stumbled upon an insidious brain disorder affecting football players that began. 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, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. The movie is called concussion, and its reportedly causing the nfl a bit of a headache. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book. Full text of websters pronouncing dictionary of the. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bennet omalu and his battle to raise awareness about the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players.
If you saw the film concussion, starring will smith, you know that bennet omalu is the unlikely figure who rocked the foundation of the. 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. Nov 24, 2015 a maddening, wellconstructed tale of medical discovery and corporate coverup, set in morgues, laboratories, courtrooms, and football fields. Omalu is the forensic neuropathologist who first discovered cte a footballrelated brain trauma in a pro player and fought to divulge the truth. Nov 25, 2015 concussion, starring will smith, hits the nfl hard. Will smiths concussion lets you draw your own conclusions. Concussion medic didnt identify head trauma syndrome as. Dec 22, 2015 will smith saw dead people filming concussion bryan alexander. Will smiths film concussion causes controversy with nfl. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskasone of my favorite writers on. Will smith has starred in a hit tv show, critically acclaimed films, and numerous boxoffice successesbut that doesnt. Will smith s upcoming film is stirring up some controversy, and it hasnt even hit theaters yet.
Six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. Book by concussion doctor is recommended reading for parents of. 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. Advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. In jeanne marie laskass book concussion, omalu describes feeling unable to move. Jan 12, 2016 six things concussion the movie wont tell you but brain experts will. Why pop warner isnt worried a new movie, starring will smith, looks at the nfls concussion problem. The international cricket council has also allowed concussion replacements for the first time, with smith becoming the first concussed player ever. Will smith enlightened by playing concussion doctor cbs news. Bennet omalu inspired the film starring will smith.
A concussion is a traumatically induced transient disturbance of brain function. Sep 27, 2016 will smith thought concussion was going to have a bigger impact. 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. Msn outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and. Concussion takes two things that america has consistently lovedwill smith and investigative medical proceduralsand pits them against an even bigger cultural touchstone. Concussion recounts how one doctor challenged nfl culture. Concussion recounts how one doctor challenged nfl culture of denial. 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. Will smith to play discoverer of cte in nfl concussion movie. Bennet omalu wonderfully played by will smith who uncovered a shocking revelation about the damaging effects football collisions have on its players. 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. Now a major motion picture starring will smith, concussion is the riveting, unlikely story of.
Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. Your holistic manual for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and care. 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. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn pathologist who brought the issue of brain damage in retired nfl players to the forefront. These books on mild brain injury and concussion provide information on the symptoms and treatment of mild brain injury and post concussion syndrome. Will smiths confidence goes quiet in the workmanlike concussion. Dec 25, 2015 will smith takes on the nfl in the new drama, concussion. 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. Read excerpts from the book in the atlantic and the wall street journal. His story is told in the major motion picture concussion, starring will smith.
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. 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. Neuroscience, biomechanics, and risks of concussion in the. Will smith can vividly recall the first time he saw a dead body laid out on a morgue table. This book, concussion, is more than just a summary of evidence of the brain damage that occurs to professional. Written and directed by peter landesman, concussion includes among its stars will smith, gugu mbatharaw, alec baldwin, david morse, albert brooks, and arliss howard.
Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. The film concussion describes the incredible journey by nigerian dr. 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. Oscarnominated actor will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the true story of forensic neuropathologist bennet. Will smith stars as an american hero who took on an institution to deliver the truth. 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. 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. For will smith, concussion is a step in the right direction. Film follows true story of bennet omalu, forensic pathologist who discovered cte. 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. Nov 05, 2015 starring will smith, the film follows the true story of dr.
Oscarnominated actor will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on. 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. In concussion, will smith plays pioneering doctor who challenged the nfl. And maybe that explains why the 47year old smith wanted to do concussion. A gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young. 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. In the movie, smiths character is vilified after he went public. 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. Alex smith suffers concussion for san francisco 49ers. With the release of concussion on december 25, heres a look at the real story of dr.
Will smiths new movie concussion terrifies the nfl. 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. 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. 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. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and other areas. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and.
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. In the film, omalu, portrayed by will smith, is the central character. Steve smiths test concussion reignites debate about. 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. Books on mild brain injury and concussion in adults. Bennet omalu, played by will smith, turns to his future wife, prema mutiso, played by gugu mbatharaw, and tells her. 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.
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