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Concussion

2015 · 123 min

A sober, slow-burning procedural that builds quiet outrage as one doctor's lonely truth collides with institutional power.

Tagline: Even legends need a hero
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, corruption, power, identity
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
corruption
power
identity
family
Places: big city
workplace
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none