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The Acquired Savant

7/10 2016 4K 13 min
Documentary

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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The Acquired Savant
Top 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

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