The Acquired Savant(2016)
The Acquired Savant Synopsis
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.
The Acquired Savant (2016) is a documentary film directed by Thomas Petersen, released on December 13, 2016 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Jason Padgett, Darold A. Treffert, Berit Brogaard and Meredith Laflesh. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Petersen
- Producers:
- Thomas Petersen
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Petersen
- Production:
- CNN Films, Great Big Story
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Thomas Petersen, produced by Thomas Petersen.
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Who stars in The Acquired Savant?
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The main cast of The Acquired Savant (2016) includes Jason Padgett, Darold A. Treffert, Berit Brogaard, Meredith Laflesh and Evgeny Krasnov. The film was directed by Thomas Petersen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Acquired Savant released?
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The Acquired Savant was released on December 13, 2016 and runs for 13m.
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The Acquired Savant (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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