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"I think all of our minds are trained to be gladiators"

Next weekend millions upon millions of dollars will be generated in arguably the single biggest annual sporting event when the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face each other in the Super Bowl.

But as the NFL prepares to celebrate their 50th showpiece occasion their worst nightmare has become the subject of a major hollywood movie, Concussion.

The film 'Concussion' has been released worldwide and is the true story of one man's battle against the NFL medical panel.

Shawne Merriman was one of the top linebackers in the NFL during his 8 year career with San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. Merriman earnt the nickname "lights out" because of the high number "sacks" or tackles he made. And told Lee James what it really feels like to be hit on an NFL field.

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5 minutes