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威爾史密斯將在本片飾演的班奈特歐瑪魯,是一名神經病理學家,同時也是第一個發現慢性創傷性腦病的學者。這個症狀主要是針對大部份的運動員,不管是在訓練或比賽的途中,無意間受到外來的衝擊,導致頭部的隱性傷害。
而這些傷害將可能存在腦部許久,併發慢性疾病,最嚴重可能會出現阿茲海默症、身體功能加速老化等症狀。為了證實這項病症,班奈特不惜賭上自己的職業生涯,與美式足球聯盟槓上,並遊走在法律邊緣之中,拼命爭取可以溝通的機會。
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Will Smith stars in Concussion, 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.