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Concussion

Name: Concussion
Director: Peter Landesman
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-11-12
Cast: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse

Drama

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 institutions in the world.

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Cast

Will SmithAlec BaldwinAlbert BrooksGugu Mbatha-RawDavid MorseArliss HowardMike O'MalleyEddie MarsanHill HarperAdewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeStephen MoyerRichard T. Jones

Director

Peter Landesman

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