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In November and December 2013, two more NFL concussion films were in development, first Game Time Decision with writer/director and former NFL training camp attendee wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and actor Isaiah Washington, [8] and another film League of Denial with producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. [9]
Those affiliated with Sony's Will Smith-starring 'Concussion' went to meticulous lengths to avoid angering the NFL throughout production. Report: The 'Concussion' filmmakers tried not to annoy the NFL
The first trailer for Concussion, the sports drama that shines a spotlight on the controversial issue of head traumas suffered by former NFL players, is out. Will Smith's NFL head injury movie ...
An investigation of concussions and the health crisis threatening NFL players and the long-term fortunes of football. Brian and The Boz: 2014 Documentary Made for TV as a part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Explores the rise, fall, and post-football life of Brian Bosworth. Draft Day: 2014 Drama
In Concussion, Smith played Dr. Bennet Omalu of the Brain Injury Research Institute, the first to discover chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Smith reported he had doubts about the film early in the production, saying, "some of my happiest memories are of watching my son catch and throw a football.
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In the film, Omalu, portrayed by Will Smith, is the central character. Although the film claims merely to be "based on real events", it has been criticized for inaccuracies. [34] [35] Nevertheless, the movie's production led to the creation of a foundation named after Omalu to advance CTE and concussion research. [36]
[14] [15] In 2019, Smith starred as the Genie in the live-action adaptation of the 1992 animation film of the same name, Aladdin. The film is his highest grossing, with a worldwide box office total of over $1 billion. [16] In 2022, Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as tennis coach Richard Williams in King Richard. [17]