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Directed by: Peter Landesman Written by: Peter Landesman Produced by: Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, David Woltroff Production year: 2015 Original release: December 25, 2015 Running time: 2 Hours, 3 Minutes Other cast: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks Misc: IMDB | Amazon | iTunes |
While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.
