The Acquired Savant

The Acquired Savant

2016
13m
7.0

7.0/10

1 votes
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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
CNN Films Great Big Story
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

genius trauma prodigy math genius

Quick Facts

Release Date December 13, 2016
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Jason Padgett
Jason Padgett

Self

Darold A. Treffert
Darold A. Treffert

Self

Berit Brogaard
Berit Brogaard

Self

Meredith Laflesh
Meredith Laflesh

Self

Evgeny Krasnov
Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (Karaoke)

Roger Wayne
Roger Wayne

Jason (Mugging)

Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson

Jason (Shut-in)

Evgeny Krasnov
Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (School)

Mario Ficarra
Mario Ficarra

Mugger 1

Zac Hoogendyk
Zac Hoogendyk

Mugger 2

Yuliya Kuzmina
Yuliya Kuzmina

Math Teacher

Lauren O'Malley
Lauren O'Malley

TMS Technician

Key Crew

Thomas Petersen
Director
Thomas Petersen
Producer
Amy Entelis
Executive Producer
Chris Berend
Executive Producer
Todd Douglas Miller
Executive Producer