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The true story about the mysterious deaths of nearly an entire football team is still drawing crowds to the theaters nearly a month after it came to the big screen Christmas weekend.

Concussion stars Will Smith as Dr. Omalu Bennet, an accomplished pathologist, who through a series of autopsies, discovers that repeated concussions during normal football play has resulted in brain damage.  It’s a story of perseverance as Bennet (Smith) faces resistance from the NFL as he continues to uncover the truth  and prevent more players from falling.  Concussion also stars  Alec Baldwin, as Dr. Julian Bailes, one of the lead NFL physician, who goes from fighting against Bennet to realizing the reality and fighting for truth.

At just over two hours, it’s an emotional drama that has viewers routing for science rather then an all American pastime called football.  Smith’s and Baldwin’s performances are exceptional, and will hold your attention right away.

Concussion, opened in theaters December 25, and to date has earned over 33 million domestically.  It’s currently playing in a theater near you.