Concussion [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures presents ; in association with LStar Capital and Village Roadshow Pictures ; a Scott Free/Shuman Company/Cara Films/Cantillion Company production ; produced by Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, David Wolthoff, Larry Shuman, Elizabeth Cantillon ; written and directed by Peter Landesman.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Based on a true story"--Container.Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.Canadian home video rating: PG; coarse langauge, violence.Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.Special features: Inside the true story: discover the true story and meet the real people who inspired the film; Commentary with director Peter Landesman.Title from container.Widescreen (2.39:1).
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music, James Newton Howard ; editor, William Goldenberg ; director of photography, Salvatore Totino.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Mike O'Malley, Stephen Moyer, L. Scott Caldwell, Hill Harper, Richard T. Jones, Eddie Marsan, Bitsie Tulloch, Matthew Willig, Dan Ziskie.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.39:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- In English, dubbed French (Doublé au Québec), or dubbed Spanish; English, French, or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English or French audio description tracks for people with visual disabilities.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Omalu, Bennet I. (Bennet Ifeakandu) > Drama.
National Football League > Drama.
Brain > Concussion > Drama.
Football injuries > Drama.
Football players > Drama.
Neuropathologists > Drama. - Genre:
- Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Medical films (Motion pictures)
Sports films.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 47 of 52 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 52 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | PG-13 1-DVD CON (Text) | 30229101019668 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD CONCUSSION (Text) | 39493107922215 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | VIDEO DVD 0635 (Text) | 38344101653051 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Belhaven Public Library | McN DVD (Text) | 38344400166888 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | DVD 16-026 Concussion (Drama) (Text) | 34269000882168 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bryan Memorial Library | D 13208 (Text) | 810191001474627 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD C (Text) | 33115007640253 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | DVD DRAMA RATING PG13 (Text) | 2112502054976 | Adult Video Fiction | Storage | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD BLUE C (Text) | 22281500067754 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | DVD C (Text) | 31781064281205 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
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.
