The American football movie starring Will Smith was not toned down to avoid a legal dispute, Peter Landesman has saidThe director of true life drama Concussion, starring Will Smith as a doctor who uncovered a dangerous brain condition which can affect American football players, has denied claims the film toned down its attacks on the US National Football League (NFL) for legal reasons.Citing hacked emails, the New York Times reported on Tuesday that executives at studio Sony engaged in discussion with Smith’s representatives and director Peter Landesman with the aim of reducing direct attacks on the powerful sports conglomerate.
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Guardian Staff, Guardian Unlimited: Film
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 2:46am
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