The Acquired Savant
Director: Thomas Petersen
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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In brief
The Acquired Savant (2016) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 13min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Acquired Savant runs 13 minutes (13min).
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The Acquired Savant has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
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The Acquired Savant was released in 2016.
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