The Acquired Savant
7.0
1 votes
2016
13m
Documentary
Overview
In 2002, Jason Padgett was the victim of a vicious beating outside a karaoke bar in Tacoma, Washington. Upon regaining consciousness, Padgett’s sight was forever altered by a condition called acquired savant syndrome. The brain trauma opened his eyes to an entirely new world—one filled with patterns and strobes, like a stop-motion film. This is a fascinating story into the hidden power of the mind and one man’s inspiring tale of courage and personal triumph.
Directed by Thomas Petersen
Top cast
J
Jason Padgett
SelfD
Darold A. Treffert
SelfB
Berit Brogaard
SelfM
Meredith Laflesh
SelfE
Evgeny Krasnov
Jason (Karaoke)R
Roger Wayne
Jason (Mugging)C
Chris Carlson
Jason (Shut-in)E
Evgeny Krasnov
Jason (School)M
Mario Ficarra
Mugger 1Z
Zac Hoogendyk
Mugger 2Y
Yuliya Kuzmina
Math TeacherL
Lauren O'Malley
TMS TechnicianS
Steve Duffy
TMS PatientDetails
Status
Released
Release date
December 13, 2016
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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