Concussion [DVD]
Title
:
Concussion [DVD]
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.
Year Published
:
2016
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Note
:
Based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
I.
"Based on a true story" -- Container.
Personal Subject
:
Omalu, Bennet I. (Bennet Ifeakandu)-Drama.
Corporate Subject
:
National Football League -- Drama.
Subject
:
Neuropathologists -- Drama.
Football players -- Drama.
Brain -- Concussion -- Drama.
Football injuries -- Drama.
Added Author
:
Smith, Will, 1958-
Baldwin, Alec, 1958-
Laskas, Jeanne Marie, 1958- Game brain.
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.
UPC
:
043396462991
ISBN
:
9786316368560
Publisher
:
Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.
©2016
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Institutional Services Schools | DVD CON | DVD | 30706000396354 | Kennedale Audio-visual |