The topic of NFL concussions will take center stage across the country at the end of the month when Sony Pictures releases the movie Concussion.
The film, which is set to hit theaters on Dec. 25, stars Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and brought it to the attention of the NFL.
The movie doesn't exactly show the NFL in a positive light, which begs the question: Will NFL players go see it?
If Tom Brady's any indication, then the answer to that question is yes.
During an interview with WEEI-FM in Boston this week, the Patriots quarterback said he would absolutely be seeing the movie.
"Yeah, of course," Brady said, when asked if he'll see the movie. "It's really a hot topic. The previews and so forth, what those -- concussions have been a significant issue for four or five years. It's always been an issue, [but] I think there's just a lot more awareness now."
Brady better bring some tissues because the movie could get emotional. Sports Illustrated's MMQB.com screened the film for 70 former players recently and at least one of those players, Keith McCants, was tearing up by the time the movie ended.
As for Brady, the Patriots quarterback has been hit a lot over the past three weeks, but he says that he hasn't suffered any concussions.
"I feel good, fresh as lettuce," Brady said on Wednesday.
One thing Brady wouldn't discuss this week is how many concussions he's suffered in his career. "I'd really not like to get into that," Brady said.
You can see a preview for Concussion below.
