Concussion / Peter Landesman. Videorecording.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2016Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • PN1997.2
Production credits:
  • Music, James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Salvatore Totino.
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.
Item type: Audiovisual Item
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Judith Thomas Library Audio-Visuals Audio-Visual DVD164 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) DVD164 Available

Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
Special features: Inside the true story (11 min.): discover the true story and meet the real people who inspired the film; Commentary with director Peter Landesman.
"Based on a true story"--Container.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.

Music, James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Salvatore Totino.


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.