In Will Smith's latest film (Concussion) he plays an accomplished pathologist who uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. This film brought attention to the safety in sports such as football that makes you aware of your future health and wellness. John Castello, who was a standout football player at Mars High School in Pennsylvania turned down 12 football scholarships after seeing Will Smith's movie Concussion. The movie was so influential that not only Castello turned down his scholarships but other athletes shared their thoughts such as LeBron James who said he will never allow his kids to play football after seeing the movie. What can be drawn from this is that movies and media can use their platform to reach crowds about awareness and health. In this particular situation Will Smith played the role of Dr. Bennett Omalu where they used this film to tell the story of how contact sports can cause dementia and brain damage. Now that the NFL's health and safety crisis has gone Hollywood, what effect will it have?
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