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Feature film — 2016

The Acquired Savant (2016)

7.00h 13mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Thomas Petersen

On screen

Cast & crew

J

Jason Padgett

Self

D

Darold A. Treffert

Self

B

Berit Brogaard

Self

M

Meredith Laflesh

Self

E

Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (Karaoke)

R

Roger Wayne

Jason (Mugging)

C

Chris Carlson

Jason (Shut-in)

E

Evgeny Krasnov

Jason (School)

M

Mario Ficarra

Mugger 1

Z

Zac Hoogendyk

Mugger 2

Y

Yuliya Kuzmina

Math Teacher

L

Lauren O'Malley

TMS Technician

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