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Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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 institutions in the world.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic55/100
Audiences rate it 16 points higher than critics do.
2,768 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter LandesmanWriter
- Peter LandesmanDirector
- Jeanne Marie LaskasWriter
- James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Will SmithDr. Bennet Omalu
- Alec BaldwinDr. Julian Bailes
- Albert BrooksDr. Cyril Wecht
- Gugu Mbatha-RawPrema Mutiso
- David MorseMike Webster
- Arliss HowardDr. Joseph Maroon
- Mike O'MalleyDaniel Sullivan
- Eddie MarsanDr. Steven DeKosky
- Hill HarperChristopher Jones
- Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeDave Duerson
- Stephen MoyerDr. Ron Hamilton
- Richard T. JonesAndre Waters
Stills
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Themes
american footballconcussionbiographybased on true storydoctorsocial justiceprofessional sportsbrain damagesports injurynfl (national football league)medical dramahuman brain
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