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.
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015. Widescreen (2.39:1). Special features: Inside the true story: discover the true story and meet the real people who inspired the film; Commentary with director Peter Landesman. Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, Luke WIlson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Mike O'Malley, Stephen Moyer.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.