Sep 2, 2015 · A scene involving National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell that was considered too incendiary to be included in Sony ‘s upcoming head-trauma drama Concussion has been obtained by...

Omalu is the real-life doctor who, while working as a forensic pathologist in Pittsburgh, discovered a new and terrifying brain disorder that he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. He discovered it performing an autopsy on a retired Pittsburgh Steeler named Mike Webster (movingly portrayed here by David Morse).

Dec 23, 2015 · Concussion is new as far as the scale and reach—a Will Smith movie, released on Christmas—with which it tells the story, and explains the science that underpins it. Says Omalu, ”The truth is ...

RELEASE DATE: December 25, 2015DIRECTOR: Peter LandesmanCAST: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Albert Brooks, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Eddie Marsa...

Dec 29, 2015 · Although it's not known if Roger Goodell has seen Concussion, in the film, his character is seen denying any links between playing professional football and CTE, so naturally, many are...

May 1, 2024 · Roger Goodell (played by Luke Wilson) - NFL commissioner who initially dismisses Omalu's findings on CTE. The movie explores the impact of head trauma on the mental and psychological health of football players. It sheds light on the long-term consequences of CTE, such as severe issues and character changes.

A scene involving National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell that was considered too incendiary to be included in Sony's upcoming head-trauma drama Concussion has been obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

Feb 5, 2016 · -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is a “culture change” in the NFL when it comes to concussions and, if he had a son, would have no problem allowing him to play the sport.

Luke Wilson is in negotiations to play NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in Sony’s untitled football concussion movie, which stars Will Smith and is being produced by Ridley Scott, an individual...

Dec 21, 2015 · Writer-director Peter Landesman, a journalist himself, based "Concussion" on a 2009 story in GQ by journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas about Omalu and the NFL's scandalous campaign...