Jason Padgett
Self
The Acquired Savant (2016)
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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.
Thomas Petersen
Director
Top Billed Cast
Darold A. Treffert
Self
Berit Brogaard
Self
Meredith Laflesh
Self
Evgeny Krasnov
Jason (Karaoke)
Roger Wayne
Jason (Mugging)
Chris Carlson
Jason (Shut-in)
Evgeny Krasnov
Jason (School)
Mario Ficarra
Mugger 1
Zac Hoogendyk
Mugger 2
Yuliya Kuzmina
Math Teacher
Lauren O'Malley
TMS Technician
Steve Duffy
TMS Patient
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