The film concussion describes the incredible journey by nigerian dr. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie laskas, published in 2009 by gq magazine. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Sometimes repeat concussion can cause serious and longlasting problems and even death. At a time when most football fans are gearing up for super bowl 50, the movie concussion has made itself impossible for even. Jul 20, 2017 panthers release michael oher, whos been in the concussion protocol since october. Jan 29, 2016 according to the nfl, there were 182 reported concussions from 2015 regular season games, reversing a recent downward trend.
If you were a ranked team by the end of the 2015 season, you were less likely to have publicly reported a concussion than you would have been in 20 or 2014. Jan 26, 2017 the nfl released injury data for the 2016 season on thursday that showed a season over season decrease in concussions suffered by players. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The movie is engaging and fascinating for much of its two hours. Fourteen programs in the final top 25 poll of the regular season didnt publicly report a single concussion for 2015. Do you think the film has the potential to harm the nfl. Commissioner paul tagliabue started the committee on mild traumatic brain injury to explore the injuries and left the results with new commissioner, roger goodell. When a doctor makes a disturbing discovery, the football world is none too happy to hear about his findings. Objective to complete a video evaluation of the management of players suspected of sustaining concussion in professional rugby union during the 2015 season. Washington redskins quarterback robert griffin iii suffered a concussion in thursdays preseason game against the detroit lions when he was hit while attempting to recover a. Sep 09, 2015 the national football league continues to come under fire for its approach to the concussion crisis as the league gears up for the start of the 2015 season. Oher was part of the panthers surprisinglyeffective offensive line. Deflategate, concussion movie trailer, nfl preseason week 3.
Concussion has given my children, my wife, my parents and my colleagues a gift that i never can truly repay. Concussion lands a solid, wellacted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports drama structure is a little too safe to deserve a fullon dance in the end zone. Robert griffin iii suffers concussion in redskins preseason game. On average, a professional rugby union player is more likely. Concussion 2015 their boogeyman scene 310 movieclips. Mar 26, 2017 panthers michael oher has been stuck in the concussion protocol since september oher missed the final games of the 2016 season.
In the united states and canada, the film opened on december 25, 2015 alongside daddys home, joy, point break and the. Sep 06, 2016 with football season on hand, many parents may be concerned about their kids getting injured while playing. Concussion lands a solid, wellacted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports. Sticker on signs and symptoms of concussion and an action plan for possible concussion keywords. While conducting an autopsy on former nfl football player mike webster david morse, forensic pathologist dr. The map will be updated every week during the 2015 season including the preseason.
Impact of preseason concussion education on knowledge. There were 115 in 2014, 148 in 20, and 173 in 2012. Dec 30, 2015 if you were a ranked team by the end of the 2015 season, you were less likely to have publicly reported a concussion than you would have been in 20 or 2014. Watch concussion 2015 on netflix in the united kingdom. Last year, i watched the 20 pbs frontline episode league of denial. Dec 25, 2015 will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs.
Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. This drama is based on the true story of a forensic pathologist who made a controversial link between nfl players concussions and brain disorders. Incidence injuries playermatchhours, severity days lost per injury and number of professional matches conferring a large risk of concussion were determined. Rates of the traumatic brain injury in rugby union have been rising since the 2012 season, going from one concussion every 3. We hypothesized that preseason education would lead to better knowledge and selfreported attitudes and better reporting of concussion symptoms during the season. Concussion isnt a great biopic but it tells a great story thanks to stirring subject matter and a quality performance from will smith. I recently decided to watch the movie concussion, which is a brilliant.
The movie starts out by showing these players who freak out and start getting dimentia. Nfl releases concussion data for 2015 season sports illustrated. Concussions are among the most common and potentially dangerous injuries seen in sports medicine. I have read the concussion symptoms on the concussion information sheet. But if brady is suspended for four games now, and then, after the footballs are measured throughout the 2015 season, what happens if the balls on days with a. The national football league continues to come under fire for its approach to the concussion crisis as the league gears up for the start of the. Fxs what we do in the shadows even stronger in second season. Youth football had the lowest oneseason concussion risks in 2012 3. Aug 31, 2015 but if brady is suspended for four games now, and then, after the footballs are measured throughout the 2015 season, what happens if the balls on days with a similar temperature as the afc title. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known.
However, you must be aware of the signs and symptoms of a. The nfl says reported concussions rose 58% in regularseason games to the highest number in any of the past four years. To celebrate the 50th season of the super bowl, a goldplated nfl logo and other various goldthemed promotions were used throughout the season. Watch concussion movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie.
A member of the cincinnati bengals walks through a tunnel before an nfl football game against the baltimore ravens, sunday, nov. Nfl sees decrease in concussions from 2015 season to 2016. A fellow player, himself to suffer a similar fate in the movie, tries to help him out. Panthers michael oher has been stuck in the concussion protocol since september oher missed the final games of the 2016 season. Bob donahue, hilary emmons, kevin lesniewicz, wgbh digital.
Original design and build by bill rockwood and evan wexler for frontline. Reported concussions rose 58% during 2015 regular season. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The editing, by oscarwinner william goldenberg he won for argo and also put together zero dark thirty, for which he was also nominated, is brisk and inventive, managing to imbue excitement into montages in which omalu is doing nothing more pulsepounding than looking at a bunch of slides. The nfl released injury data for the 2016 season on thursday that showed a seasonoverseason decrease in concussions suffered by players. Will smith stars in concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true david vs. November 2015 beim afifilmfest seine premiere feierte. Concussions emphasis on the need for public awareness of the probable danger of tackle football is well presented, even though the nfl seems like a bond villains empire.
Its a natural concern, especially when it comes to the head and any injuries to the head that can result in a concussion. This map marks each reported player concussion, as well as conference breakdowns of concussions. Jan 29, 2016 nfl data shows huge surge in reported concussions in 2015. Contrary to popular belief, you can get a concussion even with a helmet on. Dec 23, 2015 the movie is engaging and fascinating for much of its two hours.
Oher was part of the panthers surprisinglyeffective offensive line during the 2015 season, and was rewarded. A second consequence of returning to play too soon. The league issued its concussion data for 2015 on friday, a little more than. The 2015 nfl season was the 96th season in the history of the national football league nfl, and the 50th of the super bowl era. Cdc, concussion, athletes and concussion, signs of concussion, symptoms of concussion, coaching staff and concussion, observing concussion in athlete, possible concussion in athlete, heads up concussion created date.
Panthers michael oher has been stuck in the concussion. Nfl releases concussion data for 2015 season sports. As it is, though, despite an admirable performance by will smith, concussion is mostly a forgettable film. There is a period of increased vulnerability following a concussion where an increased risk for subsequent concussion exists. Head injuries in regular season games alone surged 58. Jan 29, 2016 the nfl says reported concussions rose 58% in regular season games to the highest number in any of the past four years. Omalu discovers that three additional deceased nfl players, justin strzelczyk 2004, terry long 2005, and andre waters 2006, exhibited symptoms very. Football season is concussion season the neuro visual.
Aug 20, 2015 washington redskins quarterback robert griffin iii suffered a concussion in thursdays preseason game against the detroit lions when he was hit while attempting to recover a fumble, coach jay. Bennet omalu wonderfully played by will smith who uncovered a shocking revelation about the damaging effects football collisions have on its players. Rent concussion 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Because it will stick with you long after the episode the tiger king and. Nfl data shows huge surge in reported concussions in 2015. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in. Jan 29, 2016 nfl releases concussion data for 2015 season. Panthers release michael oher, whos been in the concussion. Participants players representing australian super rugby franchises who were evaluated by their team doctor td and an independent match day doctor.
Concussion is a biographical picture that takes place in the early 2000s. Part of the danger surrounding them is the abundance of. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of preseason concussion education on knowledge and selfreported attitudes and reporting behaviors. Concussion is more than just a movie, it is a revelation, and it absolutely and completely changed my life. With football season on hand, many parents may be concerned about their kids getting injured while playing. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks. Continued play following sportrelated concussion in united. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of concussion with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at.
The club entered the season as the defending eastern conference regular season champions. Continuing our coverage from the 2014 and 20 seasons, america tonight will track all reported concussions in major college football this season. According to the report, there were 271 documented concussions this past season. Mar 15, 2018 rates of the traumatic brain injury in rugby union have been rising since the 2012 season, going from one concussion every 3. According to the nfl, there were 182 reported concussions from 2015 regularseason games, reversing a recent downward trend. David morse talks playing mike webster melissa unger dec 24, 2015. Will smith is a pathologist who starts doing autopsies on these players and discovers that there is a common theme, being repeated head trauma to the brain. Methods a fourseason 20122020152016 prospective cohort study of injuries in professional level club and international rugby union.
Dec 11, 2015 a member of the cincinnati bengals walks through a tunnel before an nfl football game against the baltimore ravens, sunday, nov. Robin weigert, maggie siff, johnathan tchaikovsky after a blow to the head, abby decides she cant do it anymore. Rugby players more likely than not to sustain a concussion. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. What the nfls new concussion numbers dont answer league of. Study examines incidence of concussion in youth, high school. Rent concussion 2015 starring will smith and alec baldwin on dvd and bluray. Panthers release michael oher, whos been in the concussion protocol since october. Omalu will smith is frustrated about americas reaction to his medical findings and prema gugu mbatharaw encourages him to continue. In the united states and canada, the film opened on december 25, 2015 alongside daddys home, joy, point break and the nationwide expansion of the big short. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of concussion with exclusive. Design and build by ly chheng, dan nolan, frontline. Parents and coaches are not expected to be able to diagnose a concussion, as that is the job of a medical professional. The number of concussions has increased since last year, when the.