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'Concussion' characters divided on youth football

Bennett Omalu, credited for the discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, inspired Will Smith's character in the movie, "Concussion," set to be in theaters of Dec. 25, 2015. / AP

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Bennett Omalu, credited for the discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, inspired Will Smith's character in the movie, "Concussion," set to be in theaters of Dec. 25, 2015.

"Concussion," a Dec. 25 film centered on brain injuries in the NFL, features two protagonists who approach the issue from distinct backgrounds.