Bibliograph

Concussion, producers, Ridley Scott, Elizabeth Cantillon, Larry Shuman and David Wolthoff; written by Peter Landesman ; director, Peter Landesman

Type

Label

Concussion, producers, Ridley Scott, Elizabeth Cantillon, Larry Shuman and David Wolthoff; written by Peter Landesman ; director, Peter Landesman

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA ating: PG-13; for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language

Main title

Concussion

Medium

videorecording Blu-ray

Responsibility statement

producers, Ridley Scott, Elizabeth Cantillon, Larry Shuman and David Wolthoff; written by Peter Landesman ; director, Peter Landesman

Runtime

123

Summary

Based on the true story of the doctor who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE in football players, and the uphill battle he faced in bringing the information to the public. 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

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification