Movies and TvShows featuring "tauopathy" theme.

Concussion is a biographical drama that follows the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovers a link between football-related head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). As he tries to bring attention to this devastating condition, he faces resistance from the NFL and corporate interests. Based on a true story, Concussion sheds light on the dangerous consequences of playing football at a professional level.

Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.