The Acquired Savant
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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.
Director: Thomas Petersen
Jason Padgett
Self
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)
