When Will Smith's new film Concussion hits theaters in December, the film shining a light on the long-term effects of concussions on NFL players will not be the one originally intended by it's makers Sony Pictures, according to the New York Times.
In a report published Tuesday, the makers of Concussion emailed scenes from the movie to NFL executives in an effort to alleviate any acrimony between the filmmakers and the league over an already controversial and possibly inflammatory subject.
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The concussion issue is a critical one in terms of long-term health of both current and former players, as well as
"When Sony Pictures Entertainment decided to make a movie focusing on the death and dementia professional football players have endured from repeated hits to the head — and the N.